Rosebery NSW 2018 property reports

Rosebery NSW 2018

Suburb

Suburb summary

Rosebery, NSW 2018 is a popular Sydney suburb in the City & Eastern Suburbs, known for apartment living, trendy cafés and a creative precinct. Rosebery property market data shows 89 apartment sales in the past 6 months, with a median apartment price of $900,000, while houses were far scarcer with 7 sales and a median house price of $2.30M. The suburb has 10,117 residents, median age 33, population density 5,247.68 people/km², many bus services, and average CBD commute times of 25 minutes by public transport and 15 minutes by car. Rosebery appeals to buyers searching Rosebery apartments, Rosebery house prices, Rosebery NSW lifestyle and Rosebery real estate.

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Suburb median

$2.5M

Derived from sales

House sales

44

In past 12 months

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Demographic info

Median age

33 years

Renters

50%

Top 3 occupations

Professionals30%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Managers10%

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Living in Rosebery NSW 2018: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Rosebery NSW 2018 a good suburb for families?

Rosebery NSW 2018 is a solid rather than standout suburb for families. The school ratings are strong at 8 out of 10 for both primary and secondary, which gives buyers real confidence if schools and long-term education access matter. Safety sits at 3 out of 5, so this is not the kind of suburb I would describe as especially quiet or sheltered, but it is also not a weak family option overall. The child population is meaningful rather than dominant, with 5.4% aged 0 to 4 and 8.0% aged 5 to 14, while the average household size of 2.5 suggests a mix of couples, smaller families and professionals. The main trade-off is housing form. Rosebery has a much higher apartment share at 55% than separate houses at 32%, so buyers wanting a classic big-block family-friendly suburb may find it tighter on space. Still, for families who prioritise access, schools and an inner-south lifestyle over backyard size, Rosebery can work well.

What is it like to live in Rosebery NSW 2018?

Living in Rosebery NSW 2018 feels urban, convenient and increasingly lifestyle-driven. Rosebery sits in the City & Eastern Suburbs region and has the feel of a trendy café and creative precinct, which fits well with its strong walkability, retail and culture scores of 4 out of 5 across each category. In day-to-day terms, that usually means an easier local routine, more choice for casual dining and errands, and a suburb that feels active rather than sleepy. Even without beach frontage, it still benefits from being in the wider eastern suburbs position. The trade-off is that Rosebery is clearly more built-up than leafy. Its environment is urban, canopy cover is only 15.22%, and safety is a moderate 3 out of 5, so buyers expecting a calm, green, village-style suburb may find the lifestyle more energetic and dense than relaxing. For people who want convenience, character and a more modern inner-city fringe feel, Rosebery has a lot going for it.

Is Rosebery NSW 2018 well connected for commuting?

Rosebery NSW 2018 is reasonably well connected for commuting, especially if you are comfortable using buses or driving. There is no train, metro, light rail or ferry service directly in the suburb, so it is not one of Sydney’s strongest suburbs for rail-based commuting. That said, bus service is strong, with many bus options, and the travel times are still attractive by broader Sydney standards: around 25 minutes to the CBD by public transport and 15 minutes by car on average. For many buyers, that keeps Rosebery firmly in the conversation as a practical commuter suburb. The limitation is obvious though. If your definition of good public transport is direct train or metro access within the suburb itself, Rosebery is a mixed fit rather than a top-tier one. Buyers who commute daily and prefer rail reliability may notice that trade-off most. Buyers who drive, work flexibly, or are happy with buses often find Rosebery’s location more convenient than the transport map first suggests.

Who does Rosebery NSW 2018 suit best?

Rosebery NSW 2018 suits professionals, dual-income couples and smaller households best, with some appeal for families who want an inner-south base. The resident profile leans strongly toward professional occupations, with Professionals making up 28.6% of workers and Managers another 14.5%, while 43.1% of residents are managers or professionals overall. The median personal income of $811 per week and median family income of $2,154 per week suggest a suburb with solid earning power, and the median age of 33 points to a relatively young adult population. Housing also shapes the buyer fit: apartments make up 55% of homes, compared with 32% separate houses. That means Rosebery often makes most sense for buyers who value convenience, newer apartment living and an active local lifestyle more than maximum land size. It may suit large-family buyers less well, especially those wanting a traditional detached-house suburb with a quieter feel. Even so, families who can afford the right home type may still like Rosebery for its schooling and location balance.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rosebery NSW 2018?

The main trade-off in Rosebery NSW 2018 is that you get strong convenience and lifestyle appeal, but usually with less space and a more urban feel. On the plus side, Rosebery performs well in the areas buyers notice every week: walkability, retail and culture are all 4 out of 5, buses are plentiful, and CBD access is fairly efficient at about 25 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by car. The suburb also has a clear modern identity, with a trendy café and creative precinct feel that many buyers actively want. What you give up is the classic leafy, low-density family-suburb atmosphere. Rosebery has only 15.22% canopy cover, an urban built-up setting, a moderate safety rating of 3 out of 5, and more apartments than houses. With 42.5% of homes rented, it can also feel more mixed and active than tightly held family enclaves. For buyers who want energy and convenience, those are acceptable compromises. For buyers chasing peace, land and greenery, they matter more.

What are property prices like in Rosebery NSW 2018?

Property prices in Rosebery NSW 2018 are expensive for many Sydney buyers, though the entry point differs quite a bit between apartments and houses. In the past six months, apartment sales were far more common than house sales, and the apartment median sat at $920,000 across 81 sales. Houses were much scarcer, with only 6 recorded sales, and the house median was $2,080,000. In practical terms, that makes Rosebery more accessible for apartment buyers who want to buy into a well-located inner-south suburb, while detached houses sit in a much higher budget bracket. The trade-off is straightforward. Buying property in Rosebery usually means paying for location, convenience and lifestyle rather than sheer land size or a quiet suburban feel. Apartments may offer a more realistic way into Rosebery for many buyers, but houses are likely to put real budget pressure on family buyers wanting space. So yes, Rosebery is expensive, but the apartment market gives some buyers a more manageable path in.