Rosedale at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$195,840
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
2,278
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Rosedale.
The postcode for Rosedale is 3847 (VIC).
The median house price in Rosedale is $440,000.
Rosedale (3847) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $440,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rosedale has roughly 2,278 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rosedale scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosedale's population at 2,278, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,278
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $440,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $195,840, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $88,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Rosedale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $195,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$440,000
$195,840
2,278
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.95% (median rent $250/wk against a $440,000 price tag). Units yield 5.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.95%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.66%
Based on $195,840 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–
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.
166
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.
38
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rosedale.
Local schools for Rosedale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosedale Primary School
Nambrok Denison Primary School
Cowwarr Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rosedale.
- What is the median house price in Rosedale?
- The median house price in Rosedale, VIC 3847 is $440,000. The median unit price is $195,840.
- What is the Rosedale postcode?
- Rosedale is in the 3847 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Rosedale?
- Rosedale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3847, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosedale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Rosedale?
- There are 8 schools serving Rosedale on this page, including Rosedale Primary School, Nambrok Denison Primary School, Cowwarr Primary School.
- How walkable is Rosedale?
- Rosedale has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rosedale?
- Rosedale is close to Flynn, Winnindoo, Willung, Kilmany, Nambrok.
- What is the population of Rosedale?
- The population of Rosedale is approximately 2,278 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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