Rosebery, NSW 2018 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rosebery is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2018, home to 13,533 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 6 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 13,533
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,274 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,158 /week
- Median family income
- $2,722 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- J J Cahill Memorial High School
- Gardeners Road Public School
- Mascot Public School
- Eastlakes Public School
- Green Square Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 138 bus stops
- Gardeners Rd At Sutherland St
- Gardeners Rd Opp Rosebery Post Office
- Gardeners Rd Opp Sutherland St
- Rosebery Post Office, Gardeners Rd
- Mascot Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 39 cafés
- 51 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 94 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 10 supermarkets
- 31 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 7.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 29.7% of the 7,018 resolvable premises in Rosebery. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 24.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 28.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 14.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 830 across postcode 2018 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 269 theft, 193 violent offences, 109 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosebery?
Rosebery (NSW 2018) had 13,533 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Rosebery?
The median advertised rent in Rosebery is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rosebery?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rosebery covering government sectors. Nearest include: J J Cahill Memorial High School (0.5 km), Gardeners Road Public School (0.5 km), Mascot Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rosebery?
Rosebery is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (29.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rosebery?
Across postcode 2018, 830 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (269), violent (193), property damage (109). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rosebery?
In Rosebery, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (7.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rosebery?
140 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosebery centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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