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Rosemeadow

NSW 2560 • Greater Sydney

8,007
Population (2021)
$36,556
Median Income
2.98 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableSuburbanGrowth SuburbDiverse

About Rosemeadow

Rosemeadow is a residential suburb in Sydney's south-west Macarthur region, located approximately 60 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Campbelltown. With a population of around 8,000, it is a well-established suburb developed primarily in the 1980s as part of the Campbelltown growth corridor. The demographic skews younger with a median age of 20-39, and the suburb has a mix of owner-occupiers (66%) and renters (34%). It is a culturally diverse community with families making up a large proportion of households.

Rosemeadow offers affordable family living with good access to schools, parks, and local shopping. The suburb features the Rosemeadow Marketplace shopping centre, multiple primary schools, and is close to Campbelltown Hospital and Western Sydney University's Campbelltown campus. The nearby Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and Dharawal National Park provide excellent outdoor recreation. Families are drawn by the relatively affordable housing compared to closer-to-city options, with a strong community atmosphere and improving infrastructure.

Rosemeadow falls under postcode 2560 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Campbelltown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2560
Urban Area
Rosemeadow
LGA / Council
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Campbelltown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.11°, 150.79°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.98 km²
Elevation
149m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Campbelltown
4 km
N/A (drive/bus)
Macarthur
5 km
N/A (drive/bus)

Bus Services

  • 888, 889 — Campbelltown Station 15-20 mins
  • 887 — Macarthur Square 10-15 mins

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
60 km
By Train
60-75 mins (from Campbelltown)
By Bus
20 mins to Campbelltown + train
By Car (Peak)
60-90 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 mins

🛣️ Bus to Campbelltown or Macarthur station then train to CBD; express services available during peak

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops and schools walkable; most errands and commuting require a car or bus

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Copperfield And Thomas Rose Drives Rosemeadow 2560 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Rosemeadow, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Beulah
767 Appin Road, Gilead • SHR #00368
Denfield
Appin Road, St. Helens Park • SHR #00540
Mount Gilead
901 Appin Road, Gilead • SHR #2020

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Rosemeadow by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rosemeadow Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rosemeadow" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,933
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.8%

212 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,862
Census 2021
8,007
▲ 1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,864
Income 2021
$36,556
▲ 11.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,516
Born Overseas 2,114

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 174
  • 2. England 168
  • 3. Philippines 143
  • 4. India 130
  • 5. Chile 104
  • 6. Samoa 101
  • 7. Fiji 95
  • 8. Vietnam 88
  • 9. Cambodia 77
  • 10. China 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,587
English 2,172
Australian Aboriginal 486
Irish 485
Scottish 466
Samoan 280
Italian 263
German 259
Filipino 229
Indian 228

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,466
Both parents born in Australia
3,127
Both parents born overseas
978
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.9%
No Religion
28.3%
Islam
5.1%
Buddhism
4.1%
Hinduism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
536 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,294 (16.2%)
15-19 years
559 (7.0%)
20-24 years
538 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,138 (14.2%)
35-44 years
1,048 (13.1%)
45-54 years
973 (12.2%)
55-64 years
969 (12.1%)
65-74 years
672 (8.4%)
75-84 years
241 (3.0%)
85+ years
46 (0.6%)

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