Rose River VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rose River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rose River VIC is 26 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rose River is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Rose River has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Rose River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (78% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rose River is $650.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rose River in 2025-25, a rate of 77 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Rose River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rose River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$593/wk
$30,836 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rose River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (15) Female 48.3% (14)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
26 people · 242.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Rose River Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rose River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rose River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rose River Religion

No Religion
77.8%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
11.1%
Other Religions Tot
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rose River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rose River Employment

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Employed full-time
36.4% 8 people
Employed part-time
40.9% 9 people
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Not in labour force
22.7% 5 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Rose River Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
54.5%
Certificate III/IV
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rose River Occupation

Managers
63.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rose River Field of Study

Education
70.0%
Engineering
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Rose River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rose River Marital Status

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Married
73.7% 14
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Never married
26.3% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rose River Ancestry

Other
26.5%
Australian
23.5%
English
20.6%
Irish
20.6%
French
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rose River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rose River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rose River Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 6
Not a volunteer
72.7% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rose River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Did not go to work
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rose River Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rose River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
35.7%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rose River Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
13.0%
moved in the last 5 years
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rose River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rose River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
21.4%
$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rose River Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
45.8%
Couple — no children
29.2%
One parent — children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rose River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 3
Did not provide
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rose River Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Rose River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
47.4%
Did not do domestic work
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rose River Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
69.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rose River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rose River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rose River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Rose River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Rose River

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $900/wk
Rent share

Rose River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rose River

What is the population of Rose River VIC?

The population of Rose River VIC is 26 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Rose River?

The median personal income in Rose River VIC is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Rose River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rose River VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rose River?

The median age in Rose River VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rose River a good suburb to live in?

Rose River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 26.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22195. All dollar figures in AUD.