Rosemeadow, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rosemeadow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 8,007 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,007
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,708 /week
- Median personal income
- $703 /week
- Median family income
- $1,841 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,933
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Rosemeadow Public School
- Mary Brooksbank School
- St Helens Park Public School
- Ambarvale High School
- Thomas Acres Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 66 bus stops
- Heydon Park, Copperfield Dr
- Copperfield Dr Opp Heydon Park
- Copperfield At Glendower St
- Copperfield Dr Opp Glendower St
- Rosemeadow Public School, Copperfield Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 61 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.3% of the 3,109 resolvable premises in Rosemeadow. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosemeadow?
Rosemeadow (NSW 2560) had 8,007 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Rosemeadow?
The median advertised rent in Rosemeadow is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rosemeadow?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rosemeadow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rosemeadow Public School (0.3 km), Mary Brooksbank School (1 km), St Helens Park Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rosemeadow?
Rosemeadow is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rosemeadow?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). 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 Rosemeadow?
In Rosemeadow, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rosemeadow?
66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosemeadow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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