Rosebud West at a glance
Population
5,246
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Rosebud West.
The postcode for Rosebud West is 3940 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Rosebud West (3940) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Rosebud West has roughly 5,246 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosebud West's population at 5,246, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,246
Median age
59
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
5,246
Median age: 59
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rosebud West.
Local schools for Rosebud West
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Government School Catchment
Eastbourne Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
Tootgarook Primary School
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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 West.
- What is the Rosebud West postcode?
- Rosebud West is in the 3940 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Rosebud West?
- Rosebud West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3940. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosebud West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Rosebud West?
- There are 9 schools serving Rosebud West on this page, including Eastbourne Primary School, Advance College of Education Incorporated, Rosebud Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Rosebud West?
- Rosebud West is close to Capel Sound, Rosebud Plaza, Tootgarook, Rye, Rosebud.
- What is the population of Rosebud West?
- The population of Rosebud West is approximately 5,246 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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