Rosebud at a glance
Median house
$756,300
Median unit
$728,000
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.4k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Rosebud.
The postcode for Rosebud is 3939 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Rosebud is $756,300.
Rosebud (3939) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $756,300, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rosebud has roughly 14,381 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rosebud scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosebud's population at 14,381, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,381
Median age
49
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $756,300 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $728,000, roughly 4% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $151,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$756,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $728,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$756,300
$728,000
14,381
Median age: 49
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.41% (median rent $350/wk against a $756,300 price tag). Units yield 2.50% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.41%
Based on $756,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.50%
Based on $728,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,337
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.
58
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rosebud.
Local schools for Rosebud
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosebud Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
Eastbourne Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rosebud.
- What is the median house price in Rosebud?
- The median house price in Rosebud, VIC 3939 is $756,300. The median unit price is $728,000.
- What is the Rosebud postcode?
- Rosebud is in the 3939 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Rosebud?
- Rosebud is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3939. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosebud?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Rosebud?
- There are 12 schools serving Rosebud on this page, including Rosebud Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima School, Rosebud Secondary College.
- How walkable is Rosebud?
- Rosebud has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Rosebud?
- Rosebud is close to Mccrae, Rosebud Plaza, Arthurs Seat, Capel Sound, Rosebud West.
- What is the population of Rosebud?
- The population of Rosebud is approximately 14,381 (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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