Rosanna

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

The suburb of Rosanna's population is estimated at around 9,127 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 511 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,616 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 9,059 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,684 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosanna in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosanna's growth rate of 5.9% since census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Rosanna expected to increase by 4,371 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 47.1% in total population over the 17 years.

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 49 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 249 homes have been approved, with a further 16 approved so far in FY26. This averages to approximately 1 person moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of new homes is $468,000, moderately above regional levels. In this financial year, $20.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosanna shows 18.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 66th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 81.0% houses. Rosanna has around 212 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosanna is expected to grow by 4,303 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects include Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, The Austin Heidelberg, and Heidelberg Structure Plan Implementation. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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

Rosanna has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of December 2025, below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Employment grew by 1.1% in the past year.

45.4% of residents work from home, according to Census responses. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with a share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 7.2%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. In the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while labour force grew by 1.4%, raising unemployment to 2.7%. Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosanna's mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.1% in five years and 14.5% in 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 stands at $84,689. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,058 (median) and $91,676 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rosanna rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 78th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets indicate that 27.9% of locals (2,546 people) earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional average of 32.8%. A significant 37.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income and residents rank within 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), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosanna stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,482, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Rosanna was $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Rosanna's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rosanna has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Melbourne average.

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

Rosanna has a higher educational attainment than the national average. 48.5% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia as a whole. This is also higher than the SA4 region's 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 2,942 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Rosanna is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 191 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward for work. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 80%, while train use stands at 11%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in Rosanna.

According to the 2021 Census, 45.4% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 420 trips per day, translating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Rosanna is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population across older, at risk cohorts

Rosanna demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population across older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 60% of Rosanna's total population (5496 people) has private health cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.8% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 70.3% of Rosanna's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1916 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne but ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

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 showed high cultural diversity, with 27.1% born overseas and 24.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Rosanna, accounting for 47.7%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (22.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Italian (9.6%). Notable differences existed in Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%), Macedonian (0.9% vs 0.7%), and Croatian (0.9% vs 0.7%) representation.

Rosanna's median age exceeds the national pattern

Rosanna's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Rosanna at 14.9%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 12.1% of Rosanna's population, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 10.9% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Rosanna's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 58%, adding 794 residents and reaching a total of 2,154.