Rosetta

An assessment of population growth drivers in Rosetta reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Rosetta's population is estimated at around 2,782 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 51 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,833 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,767, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 990 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas, with Rosetta expected to grow by 117 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rosetta is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Rosetta has seen approximately six new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 33 homes have been approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with one more approved so far in FY26. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers seeking affordable housing options.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $279,000, below the regional average. There have been $5.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting Rosetta's residential character. When compared to Greater Hobart, Rosetta shows approximately half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 30th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing homes.

The area's new construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (79.0% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes. Rosetta shows a developed market with around 552 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosetta is expected to grow by 72 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Rosetta has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, Glenorchy Showgrounds Redevelopment, MONA Hotel Development, and Homes Tasmania Maroni and Teering Roads Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Rosetta has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Rosetta has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Rosetta has 1,327 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Rosetta is lower at 57.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Leading employment industries among Rosetta residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.

Notably, manufacturing has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, education & training is under-represented, with only 9.3% of Rosetta's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 10.8%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, Rosetta's labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment decreased by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Hobart where employment fell by 1.5%, labour force contracted by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Rosetta. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rosetta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Rosetta's median taxpayer income was $47,532 and average income was $51,560 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, unlike Greater Hobart which had a median income of $51,272 and average income of $63,777. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $54,106 and average income $58,691, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022. In Rosetta, household, family and personal incomes ranked modestly between the 34th and 36th percentiles according to 2021 Census figures. Income brackets showed that 32.8% of Rosetta's population (912 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader metropolitan region at 32.2%. After housing expenses, 85.0% of income remained for other expenses.

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

The dwelling structure in Rosetta, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Hobart metro's 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. The level of home ownership within Rosetta was at 36.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (28.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350. Nationally, Rosetta's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, as reported on 29 June 2021, while rents were less than the national figure of $375 for the same period.

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

Family households constitute 69.2% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 30.8%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4 people.

Rosetta faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 22.0%, substantially below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (26.2%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, including 9.8% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Rosetta Primary School and Montrose Bay High School serve a total of 919 students. The area's ICSEA score is 934. There is one primary and one secondary institution providing education. The area functions as an education hub with 33.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Rosetta has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 46 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,599 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 163 meters.

On average, there are 514 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 163 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosetta is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Rosetta faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing varied impacts on both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of Rosetta's total population (~1,324 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.1% of residents) and mental health issues (10.0%). Conversely, 62.9% of Rosetta residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Hobart's 63.7%. Rosetta has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.0% (639 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 18.7%. Health outcomes among seniors in Rosetta generally align with the broader population's health profile.

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

Rosetta's population shows cultural diversity, with 18.9% born overseas and 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 45.0%. The 'Other' religious category has a higher representation in Rosetta at 2.0%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (31.9%), Australian (28.3%), and Other (9.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan (0.3%) and Korean (0.3%) ethnicities have higher representations in Rosetta compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.

Rosetta hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Rosetta is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 years and above make up 3.9% of the population, while those aged 25 to 34 years comprise 14.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 12.7% to 14.3%, while the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 12.1% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group of 45 to 54 years is expected to rise significantly, with an increase of 196 people (69%) from 286 to 483. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.