Rozelle at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
8,553
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Rozelle.
The postcode for Rozelle is 2039 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rozelle (2039) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Rozelle has roughly 8,553 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rozelle scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rozelle's population at 8,553, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,553
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$975/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
8,553
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
448
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rozelle.
Local schools for Rozelle
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Government School Catchment
Rozelle Public School
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Balmain Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rozelle.
- What is the Rozelle postcode?
- Rozelle is in the 2039 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Rozelle?
- Rozelle is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2039. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rozelle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $975, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Rozelle?
- There are 20 schools serving Rozelle on this page, including Inner Sydney Montessori School, Rozelle Public School, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus.
- How walkable is Rozelle?
- Rozelle has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rozelle?
- Rozelle is close to Balmain, Lilyfield, Birchgrove, Westgate, Balmain East.
- What is the population of Rozelle?
- The population of Rozelle is approximately 8,553 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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