Rosewhite VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rosewhite VIC is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosewhite is $782 per week ($40,664 per year). Median rent in Rosewhite is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rosewhite has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosewhite has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosewhite is $1,350.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rosewhite in 2025-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Rosewhite Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rosewhite Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$782/wk
$40,664 per year
#3903 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
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,350/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rosewhite Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (72) Female 50.3% (73)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
141 people · 104.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Rosewhite Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rosewhite Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.0% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.0% 18 dwellings

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

Rosewhite Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rosewhite Religion

No Religion
38.9%
Catholic
31.3%
Anglican
14.6%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Not stated
3.5%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.8%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosewhite Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Rosewhite Employment

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Employed full-time
44.3% 43 people
Employed part-time
38.1% 37 people
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Not in labour force
17.5% 17 people

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

Rosewhite Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.9%

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

Rosewhite Occupation

Managers
41.8%
Labourers
14.5%
Professionals
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Sales Workers
10.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%

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

Rosewhite Field of Study

Health
20.4%
Education
20.4%
Agriculture & Environment
14.8%
Engineering
13.0%
Management & Commerce
13.0%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Society & Culture
7.4%

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

Rosewhite Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosewhite Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.6%
$650-$799/wk
23.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosewhite Marital Status

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Married
50.8% 65
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Separated
4.7% 6
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Divorced
10.2% 13
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Widowed
11.7% 15
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Never married
22.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosewhite Ancestry

English
32.7%
Australian
28.4%
Irish
16.6%
Scottish
12.3%
Italian
4.3%
German
1.9%
Spanish
1.9%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosewhite School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
29.4%
Primary — Government
26.5%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary — Catholic
11.8%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Secondary — Government
8.8%

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

Rosewhite Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 6
No need for assistance
97.9% 279

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

Rosewhite Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.3% 27
Not a volunteer
75.7% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosewhite Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosewhite How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
19.7%
Walked only
6.1%
Other
4.5%

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

Rosewhite Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3 vehicles
20.6%
4+ vehicles
25.4%

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

Rosewhite Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.6%
3 bedrooms
43.1%
4 bedrooms
39.7%
5 bedrooms
8.6%

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

Rosewhite Population Mobility

5.8%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosewhite Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
280
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosewhite Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Heart disease
5
Asthma
3

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

Rosewhite Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.5%
$800-$999/wk
18.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosewhite Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.6%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
One parent — children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosewhite Military Service

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Previously served
7.7% 9
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Never served
92.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rosewhite Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 14
Did not provide
87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosewhite Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
2 children
48.6%
3 children
8.6%
4 children
17.1%

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

Rosewhite Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5–14 hours
45.0%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
9.9%

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

Rosewhite Household Size

1 person
39.3%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
10.7%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosewhite Where Residents Moved From

Same address
131
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from VIC
4

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

Rosewhite Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosewhite Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2020
2021
2025

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

Rosewhite Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Rosewhite

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rosewhite vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosewhite

What is the population of Rosewhite VIC?

The population of Rosewhite VIC is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Rosewhite is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosewhite?

The median personal income in Rosewhite VIC is $782 per week, or $40,664 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Rosewhite is ranked #3,903 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosewhite?

Median rent in Rosewhite VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosewhite ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosewhite?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosewhite VIC is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosewhite?

The median age in Rosewhite VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosewhite a good suburb to live in?

Rosewhite is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 141.The median income is $782/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22201. All dollar figures in AUD.