Rozelle

NSW 2039 • Greater Sydney

8,553
Population (2021)
$85,904
Median Income
1.83 km²
Area
17m
Elevation
Inner WestAffluentVillage AtmosphereWaterfront AccessHeritage Charm

About Rozelle

Rozelle is a prestigious inner-west suburb just 4 kilometres from Sydney's CBD, nestled between Balmain, Lilyfield, and the waterfront. With a population of 8,500 and one of Sydney's highest median incomes, it's evolved from industrial origins into a sought-after enclave of young professionals and families. The suburb combines heritage workers' cottages with contemporary apartments, creating an architecturally diverse streetscape.

Life in Rozelle centres on Darling Street's vibrant strip of cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. The Saturday markets at Rozelle Public School are a local institution, while the bay run walking track connects residents to Lilyfield and Iron Cove. Rozelle attracts affluent professionals who appreciate the village atmosphere, harbour proximity, and excellent public transport links to the city via frequent buses and the nearby light rail.

Rozelle falls under postcode 2039 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Balmain electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2039
Urban Area
Leichhardt
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 151.17°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.83 km²
Elevation
17m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rozelle Bay Light Rail
0.6 km
8 min
Lilyfield Light Rail
0.8 km
10 min

Bus Services

  • 440,445,M30 — Sydney CBD via Victoria Rd 10-15 min
  • 500,501,502 — City via Parramatta Rd 12-18 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
4 km
By Bus
10-15 min (very frequent)
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Excellent bus connections along Darling St and Victoria Rd. Light rail at Rozelle Bay.

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot along Darling Street

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    605 Darling St Rozelle 2039 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Rozelle, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Callan Park Rozelle • SHR #01341
Victoria Road, Rozelle • SHR #01015

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,500
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,725
Census 2021
8,553
2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$75,764
Income 2021
$85,904
13.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,717
Born Overseas 2,576

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 712
  • 2. New Zealand 223
  • 3. Ireland 116
  • 4. China 111
  • 5. United States 106
  • 6. South Africa 90
  • 7. Scotland 74
  • 8. Canada 57
  • 9. India 56
  • 10. Germany 49
  • 11. Italy 47
  • 12. Philippines 43
  • 13. France 42
  • 14. Greece 39
  • 15. Hong Kong 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,407
Australian 2,406
Irish 1,428
Scottish 1,041
Italian 466
Chinese 392
German 319
Greek 179
Indian 169
Dutch 138

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,442
Both parents born in Australia
3,298
Both parents born overseas
1,534
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.9%
Christianity
37.6%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
0.8%
Judaism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
556 (6.5%)
5-14 years
914 (10.7%)
15-19 years
325 (3.8%)
20-24 years
339 (4.0%)
25-34 years
1,292 (15.1%)
35-44 years
1,604 (18.8%)
45-54 years
1,353 (15.8%)
55-64 years
968 (11.3%)
65-74 years
796 (9.3%)
75-84 years
337 (3.9%)
85+ years
55 (0.6%)

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