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Rosedale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rosedale VIC is 1,729 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosedale is $620 per week ($32,240 per year). Median rent in Rosedale is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rosedale has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosedale has a population density of 8.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rosedale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Khmer. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosedale is $1,200.

There were 212 recorded offences in Rosedale in 2025-25, a rate of 123 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (57 offences).

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Rosedale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rosedale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$620/wk

$32,240 per year

#6776 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rosedale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (862) Female 50.3% (871)

Population Density

8.5

people per km²

1,729 people · 203.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,552

Family income/wk

Rosedale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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

51.1% 274 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.9% 262 dwellings

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

Rosedale Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.6%

Cambodia

0.7%

Greece

0.4%

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

Rosedale Religion

No Religion

48.9%

Anglican

16.1%

Catholic

14.9%

Not stated

11.5%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosedale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

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

Rosedale Languages Spoken at Home

Khmer

57.1%

Greek

42.9%

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

Rosedale Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 421 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 224 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 56 people

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Not in labour force

43.5% 540 people

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

Rosedale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Bachelor Degree

13.8%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Rosedale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.6%

Professionals

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.8%

Managers

10.5%

Labourers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

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

Rosedale Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Health

11.8%

Education

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Information Technology

0.7%

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

Rosedale Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosedale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosedale Marital Status

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Married

42.4% 616

↔️

Separated

5.6% 82

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Divorced

11.6% 168

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Widowed

7.4% 107

👤

Never married

33.0% 480

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosedale Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

34.9%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

7.3%

German

3.0%

Other

2.9%

Dutch

2.4%

Italian

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Filipino

0.7%

Maltese

0.6%

Greek

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosedale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.5%

Secondary — Government

22.1%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Primary — Catholic

1.6%

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

Rosedale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.4% 259

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No need for assistance

91.6% 2,818

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

Rosedale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.1% 209

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 1,090

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosedale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosedale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.9%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Walked only

3.1%

Truck

1.0%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Ferry

0.5%

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

Rosedale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

30.1%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

16.6%

4+ vehicles

12.6%

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

Rosedale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

52.9%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Rosedale Population Mobility

14.8%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosedale Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,052

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosedale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

212

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Rosedale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosedale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosedale Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 55

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Never served

95.8% 1,244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rosedale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 214

—

Did not provide

83.5% 1,080

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosedale Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

26.5%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

10.3%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Rosedale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

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

Rosedale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Rosedale Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

10.1%

5 persons

3.3%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosedale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,298

Moved from VIC

144

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Rosedale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.8%

Step family — no other children

8.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Other couple — children only

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosedale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 212 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Weapons

Fraud

Public Order

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rosedale Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,224/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Rosedale

Your weekly income

≈ $5,304/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $974/wk

Rent share 20.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carisbrook

Income: $603/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $27/wk

Merbein

Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $56/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Heyfield

Income: $530/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Yallourn North

Income: $659/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Rosedale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Newlands Arm

Pop: 866 Income: $541/wk Rent: $335/wk

Macclesfield (Vic.)

Pop: 878 Income: $793/wk Rent: $289/wk

Murchison (Vic.)

Pop: 884 Income: $519/wk Rent: $245/wk

Inglewood (Vic.)

Pop: 886 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mitchell Park (Vic.)

Pop: 887 Income: $664/wk Rent: $263/wk

Kaniva

Pop: 891 Income: $635/wk Rent: $125/wk

Compare Rosedale (Vic.)

Rosedale (Vic.) vs Newlands Arm →Rosedale (Vic.) vs Macclesfield (Vic.) →Rosedale (Vic.) vs Murchison (Vic.) →Rosedale (Vic.) vs Inglewood (Vic.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosedale

What is the population of Rosedale VIC?

The population of Rosedale VIC is 1,729 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.5 people per km².Rosedale is ranked #3,223 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosedale?

The median personal income in Rosedale VIC is $620 per week, or $32,240 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,552 per week.Rosedale is ranked #6,776 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosedale?

Median rent in Rosedale VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosedale ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosedale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosedale VIC is $1,200. 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 VIC is 45 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 Victoria with a population of 1,729.The median income is $620/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 22199. All dollar figures in AUD.