Roselands

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2196
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ROSELANDS ranks 517th in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 3.64% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 46.77% growth within a five-year period.

Also in ROSELANDS, the median home price is sitting at $1,567,500, and the average rent at $780, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 2.59% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a 1.13% gain in ROSELANDS based on an increase in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 6.03% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2669th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Roselands lies approximately sixteen kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district in the City of Canterbury‑Bankstown local government area.

The suburb recorded a population of 12,356 at the 2021 Census, with a median age centred around 40–49 years, reflecting a mature demographic profile. Approximately 56.8 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with prominent birthplaces including Lebanon (around 5–6 per cent), Greece (about 3–4 per cent), China and Vietnam.

English only was spoken at home by fewer than 37 per cent of people, while Arabic, Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese and Italian featured prominently among other languages. Religious affiliations were diverse, with Catholics at approximately 26 per cent, Eastern Orthodox at about 19 per cent and Islam at about 17 per cent, along with a notable portion declaring no religion.

Public transport usage remains modest, with only around 3.3 per cent of employed residents using public transport to work, while about 41 per cent travel by car as a driver or passenger.

Roselands lacks its own railway station, with the nearest stations located at Punchbowl or Narwee, and residents generally rely on local buses to access the broader network.

Bus services to Roselands Shopping Centre operate under U‑Go Mobility and Transit Systems, connecting to areas in Greater Western Sydney, the Inner West and St George regions.

Essential establishments concentrate around Roselands Shopping Centre, which houses approximately 150 stores including Myer, Kmart, Aldi, Coles, Woolworths and JB Hi‑Fi, and offers over 3,000 car parking spaces.

Additional neighbourhood shops and services line Roselands Drive and Kingsgrove Road, serving daily needs such as groceries, cafés, pharmacies and local retail outlets.

The suburb covers roughly 2.7 square kilometres and contains around 11 parks, comprising nearly 1.6 per cent of the total area, providing green space for recreation. Local recreational activity includes walking in neighbourhood parks, community events and informal outdoor socialising in open spaces.

Residents access regional green connections via the nearby Cooks River corridor and trails that extend towards Wiley Park and nearby suburbs. Community sports, casual outdoor fitness and playground facilities contribute to active lifestyles within Roselands.

Development patterns show a stable owner‑occupier base with about two‑thirds of homes occupied by owners, and most households comprising families repaying typical mortgages. Transport corridor enhancements linked to nearby transit‑oriented precinct planning are expected to influence Roselands in the coming years.

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