Roselands zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Roselands (Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW) - 2.73 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Roselands's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Roselands at a glance

Parcels 3,342 Median lot 501 m² Mapped easements 3 Bus stops 152

How Roselands is zoned

Medium Density Residential 82%
Infrastructure 6%
Local Centre 3%
General Industrial 3%
Productivity Support 2%
Public Recreation 2%

Buying in Roselands? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 2.73 km², Roselands is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Medium Density Residential. The median lot measures about 501 m² across 3,342 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

Who lives in Roselands

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Roselands suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
12,356
usual residents, 2021
Median age
38
years
Median household income
$1,685
per week, Canterbury-Bankstown suburb typical $1,706
Median rent
$410
per week, Canterbury-Bankstown suburb typical $432
Median mortgage
$2,281
per month
Household size
3.0
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 992, and decile 5 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 3
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Roselands's 12,356 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 6.5%
5-14 13.5%
15-19 6.5%
20-24 6.4%
25-34 13.0%
35-44 13.3%
45-54 13.5%
55-64 11.4%
65-74 8.2%
75-84 5.2%
85+ 2.5%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Roselands, the wider ABS statistical area containing Roselands. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Roselands itself.

12,438 in 2001 to 15,308 in 2025, up 23%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Roselands data sources and coverage

Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

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Roselands planning - frequently asked

Is Roselands flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Roselands, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Canterbury-Bankstown is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Roselands bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Roselands and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Canterbury-Bankstown average is 10%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Roselands?

The dominant planning zone in Roselands is Medium Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and Local Centre. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Roselands have heritage-listed places?

Roselands has 2 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Roselands?

Across 3,342 surveyed parcels in Roselands, the median lot size is about 501 m². There are also 3 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Roselands have a train station?

There is no train station inside Roselands itself. The suburb is served by 152 bus stops.

What is the population of Roselands?

At the 2021 Census Roselands had 12,356 usual residents, with a median age of 38 and an average household size of 3.0 people. The wider Roselands statistical area, which contains Roselands, went from 12,438 people in 2001 to 15,308 in 2025, up 23%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Roselands alone.

Is Roselands an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Roselands scores 992 and sits in decile 6 of 10 nationally and decile 5 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Roselands?

Median household income in Roselands was $1,685 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,706 for the typical suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown. Median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,281 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Roselands property?

A Roselands planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

Compare nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Wiley Park 1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Narwee 1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Lakemba 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Beverly Hills
Georges River
1.9 km Not mapped 0%
Punchbowl 2.1 km Not mapped 0%
Belmore 2.1 km Not mapped 0%
Kingsgrove 2.4 km Not mapped <1%
Riverwood 2.5 km Not mapped 0%
Clemton Park 2.9 km Not mapped 0%
Mount Lewis 3.0 km Not mapped 0%

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