Rose Bay

TAS 7015 · Clarence

1,188 (2021) → 1,173 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,188

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

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.

3.5 km

To Hobart CBD

250 m

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

1,188

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,757

vs NSW median-5.0%

Bachelor degree or higher51.9%

Born in Australia79.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse433 / 21 / 30

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

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Residential

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.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 975

Nearby (within 10km)

Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1086
Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1050
Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 995
St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1055
Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1044
The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1117
Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 930
Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 968
Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 993
Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1002
Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1050

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

8Bus

CBD commute (est.)23 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

50 in suburbSupermarkets

130 in suburbCafes/Rest.

131 in suburbParks

111 in suburbPlaygrounds

862 in suburbPools

90 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

20 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

40 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

1199 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachBellerive Beach (3.2 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (3.2 km)

Nearest vet1.2 km

Nearest airportHobart (12.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

119

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

2.53

Per 1,000 residents

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

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate-0.32%

Projected population 20411,374

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Clarence

Montagu BayData not available61transport RosnyData not available55transport Rosny ParkData not available52transport LindisfarneData not available50transport BelleriveData not available77transport Geilston BayData not available48transport

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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 975 (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.