Rose Bay
TAS 7015 · Clarence
1,188 (2021) → 1,173 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rose Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7015, about 4km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Rose Bay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 58/100, and is right by the coast. Rose Bay has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7015 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (2.69%), England (2.53%), Nepal (1.85%), New Zealand (1.09%), Netherlands (0.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.28%), Nepali (1.43%), Thai (0.76%), Vietnamese (0.67%), Korean (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 982
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1081
- Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1060
- Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 987
- St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1035
- Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1060
- Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1060
- The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1113
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 904
- Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1014
- Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1003
- Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 995
- Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1075
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Bay
How far is Rose Bay from Hobart CBD?
Rose Bay is about 3.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has a transport score of 58/100 and 8 bus stops.