Rosebud
VIC 3939 · Mornington Peninsula
14,381 (2021) → 14,604 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rosebud is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3939, about 62km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $764K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 26/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Rosebud has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3939 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.7%), New Zealand (1.27%), Italy (0.96%), Scotland (0.69%), Greece (0.54%)
Top languages: Italian (1.27%), Greek (0.95%), Mandarin (0.29%), Spanish (0.29%), German (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
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 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 999
- Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 989
- Advance College of Education IncorporatedSecondary · IndependentICSEA 964
- Oakwood School-Rosebud CampusSecondary · Government
- Padua College - Rosebud CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Eastbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 952
- Tootgarook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 954
- Boneo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1025
- Dromana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1034
- Red Hill Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1085
- Rye Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1026
- Peninsula CollegeCombined · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 957
- Dromana Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1018
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Rosebud
Is Rosebud safe?
Rosebud has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rosebud?
In Rosebud, the .
How far is Rosebud from Melbourne CBD?
Rosebud is about 62.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 165 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rosebud?
Rosebud has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rosebud?
Rosebud has a transport score of 26/100 and 30 bus stops.