Rosanna

Population growth drivers in Rosanna are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025 Rosanna's estimated population is around 9,129. This reflects a growth of 513 people since the 2021 Census, which reported 8,616 residents. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 9,059 residents in Jun 2024 and 98 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,685 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosanna in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, Rosanna has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted for Rosanna over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 4,459 persons reflecting a total increase of 49.5%.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Rosanna recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Rosanna has averaged around 50 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 252 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved so far in FY26. Over these five financial years, there was an average of 0.9 people moving to the area for each dwelling built, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes is $468,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY26, $20.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosanna shows 16.0% lower construction activity per person but places among the 66th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 81.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 207 people per dwelling approval, Rosanna shows characteristics of a low density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosanna is expected to grow by 4,522 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Rosanna has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact the area. Major initiatives include Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, The Austin Heidelberg, and Heidelberg Structure Plan Implementation. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment conditions in Rosanna demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Rosanna has an educated workforce with prominent professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 0.7%.

As of September 2025, 5,092 residents were employed at a 2.5% lower unemployment rate than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%, and similar workforce participation of 64.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training, with particular specialization in professional & technical (1.3 times the regional level). Construction shows lower representation at 7.2% versus the regional average of 9.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on census data.

In the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, labour force by 0.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosanna's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Rosanna is high nationally. The median income is $59,176 and the average income is $84,689. This compares to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $64,058 (median) and $91,676 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Rosanna's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 78th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 27.9% of locals (2,546 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional average of 32.8%. Notably, 37.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Rosanna is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rosanna's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.2% houses and 18.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 76.0% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosanna was 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,482, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Rosanna was $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $399. Nationally, Rosanna's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,482 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rosanna has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Rosanna shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Rosanna's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 48.5% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 32.8%. This high level of attainment positions Rosanna favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (6.0%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 13.2%. Educational participation is high in Rosanna, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rosanna has 45 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 6 routes that facilitate 2,942 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 191 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 420 trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosanna's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Rosanna shows positive outcomes overall, with common health conditions seen in both young and old age groups at a standard level.

Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the total population (5497 people) having it. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 7.8% of residents and arthritis impacting 7.4%. A majority, 70.3%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Greater Melbourne. Rosanna has 20.0% of its population aged 65 and over (1825 people), which is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Rosanna was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosanna's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.1% born overseas and 24.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Rosanna, comprising 47.7% of its population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (22.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Italian (9.6%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%, as were Macedonian (0.9% vs 1.1%) and Croatian (0.9% vs 0.8%).

Rosanna's median age exceeds the national pattern

Rosanna has a median age of 41 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosanna has an over-representation of the 45-54 cohort at 14.7% and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group at 10.5%. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.3% to 11.8%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 14.0% to 13.2%. By 2041, Rosanna's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 62%, adding 836 residents and reaching a total of 2,178.