City of Glenorchy
Rosetta
Rosetta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,833
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Rosetta.
Rosetta (7010) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Rosetta has roughly 2,833 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rosetta 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosetta's population at 2,833, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,833
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
2,833
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rosetta.
Local schools for Rosetta
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosetta Primary School
Montrose Bay High School
Glenorchy Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rosetta.
- What is the Rosetta postcode?
- Rosetta is in the 7010 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Rosetta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Rosetta?
- There are 20 schools serving Rosetta on this page, including Rosetta Primary School, Montrose Bay High School, Glenorchy Primary School.
- How walkable is Rosetta?
- Rosetta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Rosetta?
- Rosetta is close to Montrose, Chigwell, Berriedale, Glenorchy, Elwick.
- What is the population of Rosetta?
- Rosetta has approximately 2,833 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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