Rosedale
VIC 3847 · Wellington
1,729 (2021) → 1,767 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rosedale is a moderate growth suburb in Wellington, VIC 3847, about 168km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $448K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 38km inland. Rosedale has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.12%), New Zealand (0.75%), Ireland (0.52%), Netherlands (0.52%), Philippines (0.46%)
Top languages: Khmer (0.46%), Greek (0.4%), Afrikaans (0.29%), Mandarin (0.23%), French (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rosedale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rosedale
Is Rosedale safe?
Rosedale has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 7,403 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rosedale?
In Rosedale, the .
How far is Rosedale from Melbourne CBD?
Rosedale is about 168.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Rosedale?
Rosedale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rosedale?
Rosedale has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.