Rose River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Rose River.
The postcode for Rose River is 3678 (VIC).
Rose River (3678) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
Rose River has roughly 26 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rose River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rose River's population at 26, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26
Median age
49
Family households
60%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rose River.
Local schools for Rose River
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Government School Catchment
Whitfield District Primary School
Myrrhee Primary School
Moyhu Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rose River.
- What is the Rose River postcode?
- Rose River is in the 3678 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- Where is Rose River?
- Rose River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3678, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in Rose River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Rose River?
- There are 11 schools serving Rose River on this page, including Whitfield District Primary School, Myrrhee Primary School, Moyhu Primary School.
- How walkable is Rose River?
- Rose River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rose River?
- Rose River is close to Dandongadale, Cheshunt, Edi Upper, Cheshunt South, Whitfield.
- What is the population of Rose River?
- The population of Rose River is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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