Rozelle
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rozelle, NSW 2039.
About Rozelle
Welcome to Rozelle
Rozelle sits on the Balmain peninsula about five kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, wrapped by the waters of Rozelle Bay and Iron Cove and bordered by Balmain, Birchgrove, Lilyfield, Forest Lodge and Glebe. It's a suburb of terrace-lined streets, corner pubs and harbourside parkland that has long attracted people who want inner-city convenience without giving up a sense of neighbourhood.
With a population of 8,553 and a median age of 40, Rozelle carries the feel of an established, settled community rather than a transient one. It suits professionals commuting into the city, downsizers drawn to its walkability, and families who want access to good schools and parks while staying close to the harbour.
Lifestyle & dining
Rozelle's character is built around its village-like main strips, particularly Darling Street, which runs through into neighbouring Balmain and is lined with cafes, pubs, delis and independent shops. The suburb has a relaxed, established air, with weatherboard and terrace cottages sitting close to the footpath and locals treating the local coffee spot or pub beer garden as an extension of home.
The Rozelle Collectors Markets, held at the local public school on weekends, are a long-running fixture and reflect the suburb's slightly bohemian, community-minded streak. Proximity to Balmain's restaurant scene and Glebe's cafes and bookshops means residents rarely have to travel far for a good night out.
Parks & recreation
Water is never far away in Rozelle. Rozelle Bay and the shores of Iron Cove offer walking and cycling paths, and the Bay Run — the popular loop around Iron Cove connecting through to Leichhardt and Drummoyne — is a favourite for morning runs and evening strolls. Callan Park, with its heritage buildings and expansive lawns running down to the water, is one of the suburb's biggest drawcards, giving residents a genuinely large green space rare this close to the CBD.
Smaller local reserves and playgrounds are scattered through the residential streets, making it an easy suburb for dog walks, prams and weekend picnics alike.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Rozelle Public School anchoring the community (and hosting those weekend markets), while St Aloysius' College, Rozelle, provides a well-regarded option nearby. Secondary students can attend Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus, part of the wider public high school network covering the peninsula.
The mix of heritage homes and tree-lined streets, combined with parks like Callan Park close by, makes the suburb appealing to families who want an inner-west lifestyle without moving further out.
Getting around
Rozelle doesn't have its own train station, but frequent bus services connect residents into the CBD and to nearby Glebe, Balmain and Leichhardt, while the light rail and ferry services accessible via neighbouring suburbs add further options for those who don't want to drive. The opening of the WestConnex-linked Rozelle Interchange has also reshaped traffic flow through the area, easing some through-traffic on local streets.
For cyclists and walkers, the Bay Run and connecting cycleways offer a pleasant, largely flat route into Leichhardt, Drummoyne and beyond, and many residents find they can walk to Balmain or Glebe for shopping and dining rather than needing a car.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock is dominated by classic inner-Sydney terraces, Victorian and Federation cottages, many with the wrought-iron lacework typical of the era, alongside a smaller number of apartment blocks and the occasional townhouse. Current listings reflect this skew, with houses making up 71% of the market, apartments and units 27%, and townhouses just 2%.
Renovated cottages and semis are common, with owners typically extending toward the rear while preserving heritage street frontages — a pattern that keeps Rozelle's streetscapes visually consistent even as interiors are modernised.
The property market
Rozelle's median house price currently sits at $2.37 million, with units and apartments at a median of $916,000 — a gap that highlights just how strongly detached housing is valued in this pocket of the inner west. House prices have grown 5.3% recently, pointing to sustained buyer demand for a suburb that offers harbourside living within easy reach of the CBD.
Median rent across the suburb is $1,283 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants wanting the same lifestyle and location benefits as buyers. Compared with neighbouring Balmain and Birchgrove, Rozelle offers a broadly similar inner-harbourside lifestyle, while Glebe and Forest Lodge provide slightly more affordable alternatives just across the light rail corridor.
Market snapshot
Rozelle property market
Median sale price
$2.37m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,283
per week
Gross rental yield
2.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.99m
Median
$2.37m
Premium
$3.71m
Days on market
69
Auction clearance
66%
Sold this year
55
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rozelle by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rozelle, NSW 2039.
Population
8,553
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$3,196
median, per week
Median rent
$650
per week
Median mortgage
$3,500
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Rozelle
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St Aloysius' College, Rozelle
Recent results
Recently sold in Rozelle
$1.91m
43 Cambridge Street
Sold ~July 2026
$3.07m
115-117 Evans Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.77m
58 Mansfield Street
Sold ~July 2026
$893k
105/551 Darling Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.02m
5/14-16 Crescent Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.73m
208 Evans Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.50m
18A Burt Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
103/22 Warayama Place
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Rozelle suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rozelle?
The median house price in Rozelle, NSW is $2.37m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.3%.
How much is rent in Rozelle?
The median weekly rent in Rozelle is around $1,283 per week.
Is Rozelle a good place to live?
Rozelle is a suburb in the inner west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Rozelle is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,553 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Rozelle?
Rozelle has a population of 8,553 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Rozelle?
There are 3 schools in or near Rozelle, including Rozelle Public School, St Aloysius' College, Rozelle and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Rozelle?
Properties in Rozelle take around 69 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 66%.
How much do you need to buy in Rozelle?
Entry-level properties in Rozelle start around $1.99m, while premium homes reach $3.71m.
What suburbs are near Rozelle?
Suburbs near Rozelle include Balmain, Glebe, Forest Lodge, Lilyfield and Birchgrove.
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