Rosedale (Vic.)

Population growth drivers in Rosedale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the suburb of Rosedale (Vic.) has an estimated population of around 1,804. This reflects an increase of 75 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,729. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,670, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8.9 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains 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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, the suburb is forecast to experience significant population increase in the top quartile of locations outside capital cities, with an expected growth of 374 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 17.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Rosedale, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Rosedale has received approximately 7 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25 inclusive. This totals an estimated 36 homes. In FY26 so far, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.6 new residents per year have arrived for each new home built in Rosedale between FY21 and FY25.

Commercial approvals valued at $9.4 million have been registered this financial year. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Rosedale shows approximately 75% of construction activity per person, placing it among the 54th percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining low density and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 290 people per dwelling approval.

Population forecasts indicate Rosedale will gain 313 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially impacting buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

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Rosedale shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Rosedale has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of the past year, based on AreaSearch data aggregation. Employment grew by an estimated 2.7% during this period.

As of September 2025790 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, only 11.9% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Public administration & safety had notably high concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, education & training was under-represented, with only 6.5% of Rosedale's workforce compared to Rest of Vic.'s 9.1%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. Over a 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.7% and labour force decline by 0.6%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosedale's industry mix suggested local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for local population changes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Rosedale is below the national average. The median income is $39,483 and the average income stands at $47,861. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s figures where the median income is $50,954 and the average income is $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Rosedale would be approximately $42,740 (median) and $51,810 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Rosedale all fall between the 14th and 15th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 27.9% of locals (503 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 30.3% of residents fall into this income range. Housing costs are modest in Rosedale, with 87.3% of income retained after expenses. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 19th percentile nationally.

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

Rosedale's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosedale was at 42.2%, similar to Non-Metro Vic., with the rest being mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (16.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Rosedale was $250, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and the national average of $375.

Rosedale has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 25.1% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Rosedale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.7%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (38.4%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.1% in tertiary education.

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

Rosedale has three active public transport stops that offer a mix of train services. These stops are served by five distinct routes, collectively offering 66 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 549 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosedale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Rosedale faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 46% (~827 people) of Rosedale residents have private health cover, compared to 50.5% in the rest of Victoria (Rest of Vic.) and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (10.5%). Conversely, 57.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic. The working-age population has notably high chronic condition rates. Rosedale has a higher proportion of seniors (25.2%, or 454 people) than Rest of Vic. (23.9%). Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, but present some challenges overall.

The latest Census data sees Rosedale placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosedale, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity: 87.9% were citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 97.1% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 45.7%. Judaism, however, was underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (34.7%), English (34.0%), and Scottish (8.8%). Notably, Dutch (2.4% vs regional 1.7%), Russian (0.4% vs 0.1%), and Maltese (0.6% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented.

Rosedale hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Rosedale's median age is 46, which is slightly higher than Victoria's figure of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The 45-54 age group constitutes a strong 14.3% of Rosedale's population compared to the Rest of Vic., while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 7.8%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 12.0% to 14.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.8% to 8.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.1%, and the 15 to 24 group has dropped from 9.3% to 7.8%. By 2041, Rosedale is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition, with the 45 to 54 group leading the demographic shift by growing by 45%, reaching 373 people from 257. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.