Rosewood at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

15.1k

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Rosewood.

The postcode for Rosewood is 2446 (NSW).

Rosewood (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.

Rosewood has roughly 15,054 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Rosewood 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rosewood's population at 15,054, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

15,054

Median age

44

Family households

Lone person

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

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

15,054

Median age: 44

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rosewood.

Local schools for Rosewood

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Government School Catchment

Beechwood Public School

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Wauchope Public School

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Huntingdon Public School

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Frequently asked

About Rosewood.

What is the Rosewood postcode?
Rosewood is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
Where is Rosewood?
Rosewood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
What is the average rent in Rosewood?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
What schools are in Rosewood?
There are 5 schools serving Rosewood on this page, including Beechwood Public School, Wauchope Public School, Huntingdon Public School.
How walkable is Rosewood?
Rosewood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rosewood?
Rosewood is close to Yippin Creek, Beechwood, Crosslands, Huntingdon, Wauchope.
What is the population of Rosewood?
The population of Rosewood is approximately 15,054 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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