NSW · Ku-ring-gai Council
Roseville Chase, NSW, 2069
Desirability index
63.8/100
How this score is calculated#264 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Roseville Chase is a small locality in the Ku-ring-gai area, home to around 1,618 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 258 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 159.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $930 (flats $855, houses $1,295), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
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
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 258
- Against the person
- 77
- Against property
- 124
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 159.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -8.8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault26
- Fraud31
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property27
- Transport Regulatory Offences16
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
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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· 12 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing90 BABBAGE ROAD ROSEVILLE CHASE 2069Determined
2021· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (7)
- The Bicycle ShopBicycle
13 Babbage Road
- Babbage Rd at Allan StBus stop
- Boundary St after Clive StBus stop
- Boundary St after Warrane RdBus stop
- Boundary St at Griffith AvBus stop
- Clive St at Malvern AvBus stop
- Roseville Scout Group, Warringah RdBus stop
- Warringah Rd before Babbage RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Doctordoctor
- Miller's PharmacyBabbage Roadpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · 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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 63.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #264 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Babbage Rd At Allan Sttransport
- Clive St At Malvern Avtransport
- Clive St At Malvern Avtransport
- Roseville Scout Group, Warringah Rdtransport
- Warringah Rd Before Babbage Rdtransport
- Doctorhealthdoctor
- Miller's PharmacyhealthBabbage Roadpharmacy
- Allard Cornergovernmentpark
- Echo Point Parkgovernmentpark
- Kinkell Braegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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