Thinking about buying your first home in Roseville (2069)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Roseville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Roseville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Roseville (2069) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Roseville suits established families on high incomes who want a quiet, leafy Upper North Shore address with strong primary schooling. The mean ICSEA of 1170 across the two local public primaries is well above average, and the suburb sits in the top socioeconomic decile in NSW. At a $4,100,000 median house price, buyers need serious equity or borrowing capacity. The 31 parks within 1.6 kilometres and clean air quality index of 28 reinforce the family-friendly, low-density appeal.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the unit market, while more accessible at $960,000, recorded zero growth over the past year. Walkability scores only in the 45th percentile for Sydney, so car dependence is real. Most critically, 38.1% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. If you are risk-averse or uninsured for that exposure, this is a genuine concern, not a footnote.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within a bushfire-prone land overlay. 38.1% of the postcode is affected, so your individual lot may or may not be included. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping tool and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate. - The unit market returned 0.0% growth on 83 sales. If you are considering a unit, scrutinise the strata records for deferred maintenance or special levies before exchanging. - With only two medical services within 1.6 kilometres, verify proximity to your preferred GP and any specialist care you rely on.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Roseville?
BOCSAR · ROSEVILLE 2069
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,93412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−76%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%77 reports
ASSAULT24%31 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY18%23 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED65%
NON-DOMESTIC35%
Across 31 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Roseville
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:23 AEST
Cammeray station · 5.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
TFNSW TRAFFIC VOLUME · ROSEVILLE 2069
Road traffic in Roseville
Annual average daily traffic (AADT) from TfNSW sensor stations within or adjacent to the suburb. 2023 data.
3,100
Archbold RoadQuiet local road
vehicles/day
Archbold Road carries around 3,100 vehicles per day through Roseville.
No roads in Roseville recorded more than 5,000 vehicles per day in 2023. This suburb has no major arterial traffic.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$840per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Lindfield2070
$950▲$110
2.4 km away
Chatswood2067
$920▲$80
2.5 km away
Middle Cove2068
$750▼$90
2.6 km away
Killara2071
$800▼$40
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2069
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2069. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Roseville is the primary suburb with postcode 2069 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Roseville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Roseville in?
Roseville (2069) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Roseville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Roseville (2069) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Roseville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Roseville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Roseville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Roseville (2069), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Roseville (2069) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Roseville (2069). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Roseville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Roseville (2069) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
