Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
NSW · Ku-ring-gai Council
Roseville Chase, 2069
Population
1,618
Median age
45
Median income
$4,026/wk
Employed
61.6%
Languages at home
25%non-English
Top: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Roseville Chase is a well-connected smaller community in Ku-ring-gai with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and parks and green space, while transport and access and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 56.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1407th in Australia
- State rank
- 453rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #24 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #317 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $855
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,295
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $930
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 90
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 1,618
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $4,026
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 540
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 18 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
25% speak a language other than English at home; 33.5% born overseas
- Language at home
- 1,198 English only · 400 other
- Non-English at home
- 25%
- Born overseas
- 535 (33.5%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 6 (0.4%)
- Australian citizens
- 1,475
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 12
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Cantonese45 · 31%
- Mandarin45 · 31%
- Japanese12 · 8.3%
- Arabic9 · 6.2%
- French7 · 4.8%
- Italian5 · 3.4%
- Spanish5 · 3.4%
- Tagalog5 · 3.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 29
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 180 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault26
- Fraud31
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property27
- Transport Regulatory Offences16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Babbage Rd At Allan St
- Clive St At Malvern Av
- Clive St At Malvern Av
- Roseville Scout Group, Warringah Rd
- Warringah Rd Before Babbage Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
67 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 44/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.62
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.47
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.47
Food & drink(4)
- Echo on the MarinaCafe
- Farina PizzeriaRestaurant
- Teta's Authentic LebaneseRestaurant
25
- ThaiangleRestaurant
Shopping(1)
No named venues listed.
Health & services(2)
- Medical clinic
- Miller's PharmacyPharmacy
29 Babbage Road
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Gym
- Allard CornerPark
- Echo Point ParkPark
- Kinkell BraePark
- Malga AvenuePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- Roseville Bowling ClubSports centre
49 Warrane Road
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(21)
- Wine CultureAlcohol
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (7)
- The Bicycle ShopBicycle
13 Babbage Road
- Drinking water (2)
- Simplicity FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Crossing Middle HarbourInformation
- Marjorie's GlenInformation
- Roseville Park 1892Information
- Musical Instrument
- Outdoor Seating
- Ku-ring-gai CouncilParking
- Parking (4)
- Picnic Table (6)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (3)
- Weapons
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allard CornerPark
- Echo Point ParkPark
- Kinkell BraePark
- Malga AvenuePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Doctordoctor
- Miller's PharmacyBabbage Roadpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
66 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation71 GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41A GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation97 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space161 BOUNDARY STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Under Assessment
January 2026
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27A BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision53 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Deferred Commencement
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Marine Premise; Marina15 NORMAC STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 EARLS COURT ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 ORMONDE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool39 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision32 ORMONDE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)53 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
2024· 17 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Dual occupancy (detached)12 BARANA PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Deferred Commencement
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41A GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation189 BOUNDARY STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Office Premise; Marine Premise; Marina15 NORMAC STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 EARLS COURT ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure30 WARRANE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure97 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Withdrawn
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure91 DUNTROON AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 ORMONDE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
February 2024
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading23 CALGA STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 BARANA PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 MALGA AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool2 NORMAC STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 WARRANE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 GRIFFITH AVENUE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 CALGA STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development15A THE KINGSWAY ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development1 CALGA STREET ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition7 LOCKLEY PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 BARANA PARADE ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Withdrawn
2022· 1 proposal
November 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing90 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Allard Corneramenitiespark
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Babbage Rd at Allan Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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