Roselands

NSW 2196 • Greater Sydney

12,356
Population (2021)
$34,632
Median Income
2.75 kmΒ²
Area
54m
Elevation
Shopping CentreAffordableMulticulturalWorking Class

About Roselands

Roselands is known for its shopping centre, a Canterbury-Bankstown suburb where over 12,000 residents access one of the region's retail hubs. While lacking direct train access, buses connect to nearby stations. The modest median income reflects diverse, working-class demographics.

Roselands Shopping Centre provides comprehensive retail including major department stores. The surrounding residential areas maintain quiet character. Roselands attracts families seeking affordable living with shopping convenience. It's practical suburban Sydneyβ€”the shopping centre defines it.

Roselands falls under postcode 2196 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Canterbury electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2196
Urban Area
Canterbury
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.93Β°, 151.08Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.75 kmΒ²
Elevation
54m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Roselands Shopping Centre Roselands Avenue Roselands 2196 NSW
  • Woolworths
    34 Roselands Drive Roselands 2196 NSW
  • ALDI
    24 Roselands Avenue, Roselands NSW 2196

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,281
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
38 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,579
Census 2021
12,356
6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,288
Income 2021
$34,632
22.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,987
Born Overseas 4,783

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 672
  • 2. China 466
  • 3. Greece 448
  • 4. Vietnam 223
  • 5. Bangladesh 198
  • 6. Pakistan 183
  • 7. India 164
  • 8. Indonesia 163
  • 9. Philippines 159
  • 10. Italy 157
  • 11. New Zealand 127
  • 12. Egypt 111
  • 13. England 93
  • 14. Hong Kong 91
  • 15. Fiji 79

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 1,939
Greek 1,855
Australian 1,686
English 1,149
Chinese 1,141
Italian 693
Irish 350
Indian 281
Vietnamese 278
Scottish 251

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,394
Both parents born in Australia
7,954
Both parents born overseas
1,378
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.2%
Islam
22.6%
No Religion
13.0%
Buddhism
3.0%
Hinduism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
806 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,673 (13.5%)
15-19 years
799 (6.5%)
20-24 years
792 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,609 (13.0%)
35-44 years
1,643 (13.3%)
45-54 years
1,670 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,411 (11.4%)
65-74 years
1,010 (8.2%)
75-84 years
639 (5.2%)
85+ years
303 (2.5%)

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