Roseville, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roseville Sydney, New South Wales
Waimea Road
Established	1814
Postcode(s)	2069
Elevation	109 m (358 ft)
Area	3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Location	12 km (7 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Ku-ring-gai Council City of Willoughby
State electorate(s)	Davidson, Willoughby
Federal Division(s)	Bradfield
Suburbs around Roseville: Lindfield East Lindfield Roseville Chase Macquarie Park Roseville Castle Cove Chatswood West Chatswood North Willoughby

Roseville is a lovely suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney. It's in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Roseville is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north-west of the main city area of Sydney. It's managed by two local councils: Ku-ring-gai and Willoughby. You might hear of Roseville Chase, but that's a different suburb just to the east.

Discovering Roseville's Past

Bancroft Avenue, Roseville, as it looked between 1900 and 1927.

Roseville has a rich history! One of the first European settlers in the Ku-ring-gai area was William Henry. He used the land for farming. There were many fruit orchards and market gardens here a long time ago.

Other important settlers included David Mathew, who owned a property called Clanville. Richard Archbold was another, and he received a large piece of land. He later bought Clanville and started an orchard there.

Richard Archbold's son-in-law had a stone cottage named Rose Villa. This cottage was later taken down to make way for the North Shore railway line. The suburb of Roseville eventually got its name from this Rose Villa.

The Roseville Post Office first opened its doors on July 8, 1901. A second post office, Roseville East, opened later on December 1, 1937.

Babbage Road in Roseville is named after Eden Herschel Babbage. He was a retired banker and lived nearby. People called him the "Father of Roseville" because he helped develop many local parks. These included Roseville Park, Davidson Park, and Roseville Chase.

A famous Australian photographer, Harold Cazneaux, lived in Roseville for many years. His home, called "Ambleside," was on Dudley Avenue.

In 2011, a politician named Barry O'Farrell became the Premier of New South Wales. At that time, he lived with his family in Roseville.

Exploring the Suburb of Roseville

Roseville is the southernmost suburb in the Ku-ring-gai area. It's mostly a residential suburb, meaning it has many homes. These homes are usually medium to low density, meaning they aren't too close together.

The suburb is bordered by waterways like Middle Harbour and Moores Creek to the east. To the west, it's next to the beautiful Lane Cove National Park.

Roseville's Unique Architecture

Roseville is known for its beautiful, green streets, parks, and gardens. Houses closer to the railway station often show off older styles. These include the Federation style (from the late 1800s to early 1900s) and the Californian bungalow style (from the 1920s to 1930s).

Homes built in the 1940s and 1950s in the outer areas have simpler designs. Some older homes have been replaced with new ones. The government is even thinking about making Roseville a "Heritage listed area." This would help protect the special style of its homes and gardens.

You can also see a cool art deco building on the Pacific Highway. It used to be a Commonwealth Bank.

Schools in Roseville

Roseville is home to two schools for students.

• Roseville Public School teaches students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Roseville College is a school for girls from Kindergarten all the way to Year 12.

Gallery

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  Californian Bungalow (1930s), The Grove

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  Tudor Revival house (1936), Clermiston Avenue

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  Art Deco house (1950s), Marjorie Street

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  Art Deco building, Pacific Highway

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  Roseville College

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  Roseville Uniting Church, Lord Street

Important Places and Services

Roseville railway station

Roseville has its own railway station. It's part of the Sydney Trains network, making it easy to travel around. There's also a small shopping area near the station on the Pacific Highway.

Roseville is famous for its many green gardens and parks. Some of these lovely parks include:

• Kimo Street Bush
• Lower Blue Gum Creek Bush
• Loyal Henry Park
• Roseville Park
• Roseville West Park
• Muston Park

Besides the schools, Roseville has several churches. These include St Luke’s (Roseville) Presbyterian Church, Roseville Uniting Church, and St Andrew's Anglican Church. The Chinese Christian Assembly of Sydney is also located here.

The historic Roseville Cinema on the Pacific Highway is well-known for its cool Art Deco design. It started as a hall and community center. Then it became a church and a school before becoming a cinema in 1919. It became a full cinema in 1936 and was updated in 1995 to have two screens.

Who Lives in Roseville?

The latest count in 2021 showed that 10,340 people live in Roseville. Here's a quick look at the people who call Roseville home:

Age Groups

The average age in Roseville is 40 years old. This is a little older than the average for all of Australia.

• About 20.1% of the people are kids under 15 years old.
• About 16.9% of the people are 65 years or older.

Different Backgrounds

• Most people (58.8%) were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces include China (9.9%), England (4.3%), and Hong Kong (3.1%).
• Most people (66.2%) speak only English at home.
• Other languages spoken include Mandarin (12.5%) and Cantonese (5.9%).

Beliefs and Religions

When asked about religion:

• 41.5% said they had no religion.
• 19.4% were Catholic.
• 14.4% were Anglican.
• 3.2% followed Buddhism.

Money and Homes

• The average weekly income for a household in Roseville was $3,200. This is much higher than the national average.
• Most homes (68.8%) are stand-alone houses.
• About 28.5% are flats or apartments.
• The average household has about 2.9 people.
• The average weekly rent was $600, which is higher than the national average.

Famous People from Roseville

• Paul Fletcher (politician) is a politician who used to live in Roseville. He has been a Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts.