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Rosedale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rosedale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rosedale NSW is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosedale is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Rosedale is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rosedale has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosedale has a population density of 47.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rosedale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosedale is $1,825.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rosedale in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Rosedale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rosedale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$780/wk

$40,560 per year

#3938 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,825/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rosedale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (117) Female 47.5% (106)

Population Density

47.0

people per km²

225 people · 4.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,718

Family income/wk

Rosedale Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rosedale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.6% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.4% 24 dwellings

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

Rosedale Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

5.1%

China

4.0%

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

Rosedale Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

9.9%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Buddhism

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosedale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Rosedale Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

55.6%

Mandarin

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Rosedale Employment

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Employed full-time

23.1% 39 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 39 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.1% 88 people

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

Rosedale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Certificate III/IV

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

19.0%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Rosedale Occupation

Professionals

32.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Managers

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

Rosedale Field of Study

Architecture & Building

19.6%

Engineering

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Education

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

Health

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

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

Rosedale Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosedale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosedale Marital Status

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Married

52.9% 101

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Separated

8.4% 16

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Divorced

5.2% 10

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Widowed

2.6% 5

👤

Never married

30.9% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosedale Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

25.1%

Scottish

13.8%

Irish

8.8%

German

3.5%

Other

3.5%

Italian

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.8%

Russian

1.8%

Chinese

1.4%

French

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosedale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

33.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Pre-school

10.0%

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

Rosedale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 25

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 371

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

Rosedale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.4% 47

—

Not a volunteer

73.6% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosedale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

54.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosedale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.4%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

4.5%

Did not go to work

4.5%

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

Rosedale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.3%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Rosedale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.0%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

29.8%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

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

Rosedale Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosedale Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

376

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosedale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rosedale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosedale Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.9%

Couple — no children under 15

28.0%

Couple — children under 15

21.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosedale Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 3

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Never served

98.3% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rosedale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.5% 36

—

Did not provide

80.5% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosedale Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

35.6%

3 children

27.4%

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

Rosedale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Rosedale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

20.8%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

13.7%

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

Rosedale Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosedale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

181

Moved from NSW

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

Rosedale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Other couple — children only

22.2%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosedale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Rosedale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Rosedale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,191/wk

Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $70/wk

Corowa

Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $110/wk

Crookwell

Income: $639/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $60/wk

Merimbula

Income: $708/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $30/wk

Evans Head

Income: $638/wk Rent: $321/wk Save: $19/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $165/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $155/wk

Moonbi

Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $120/wk

Rosedale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Limbri

Pop: 113 Income: $575/wk

Bimbimbie

Pop: 113 Income: $680/wk

Blaxlands Creek

Pop: 113 Income: $488/wk Rent: $275/wk

Cope

Pop: 113 Income: $472/wk Rent: $200/wk

Dyraaba

Pop: 113 Income: $640/wk Rent: $313/wk

McLeods Shoot

Pop: 113 Income: $1,014/wk Rent: $515/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosedale

What is the population of Rosedale NSW?

The population of Rosedale NSW is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.0 people per km².Rosedale is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosedale?

The median personal income in Rosedale NSW is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.Rosedale is ranked #3,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosedale?

Median rent in Rosedale NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosedale ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosedale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosedale NSW is $1,825. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosedale?

The median age in Rosedale NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosedale a good suburb to live in?

Rosedale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 225.The median income is $780/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 13421. All dollar figures in AUD.