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Rosedale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Rosedale is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,620 Population 176/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,956 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,956 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Rosedale

Rosedale

Rosedale is a town 184 kilometres east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway. It is situated on the southern side of the LaTrobe River. Once a staging post on the Port Albert to Sale and Port Albert to Walhalla coach runs, it was the administrative centre of the Shire of Rosedale which extended to the east and included the Ninety Mile Beach. It is now part of the Wellington Shire centred in Sale. At the 2006 census, Rosedale had a population of 1,077. The town is in the area of Gippsland explored separately by the Scotsman, Angus McMillan, and the Polish aristocrat, Count Paul von Strzelecki, in 1840. A memorial to McMillan is located in Rosedale, and one to Strzelecki near Traralgon to the west. Strzelecki named the region Gippsland after Governor Gipps.

People

Population1,620
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density176/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,956
Per Capita$20,956
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

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Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership82.8%
Housing Units648

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,620
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-38.1545°, 146.7886°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,956
Median Age45.0 years

About Rosedale

Rosedale is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Rosedale has a population of 1,620 with a density of 176 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,620
Total Population
176
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
9.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rosedale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rosedale is $20,956, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,956 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $403, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 154 business establishments.

Income: Rosedale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,956
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,956
Avg Weekly Wage$403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rosedale is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 82.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 648 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.8%
Owner-Occupied82.8%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units648

Property Tax

Climate in Rosedale

Rosedale has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Rosedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1545°N, 146.7886°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 54 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 55 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 111 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 56 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 89 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 90 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 88 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 59 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 79 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 90 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 83 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 88 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 140 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 90 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 127 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 75 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 94 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 55 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 55 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
August 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in

Rosedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Rosedale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosedale Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rosedale

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rosedale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heyfield and District Museum

Restaurants in Rosedale

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosedale Pad Thai
Rosedale Tavern
Smokehouse 81
Victoria Rose & Tea Room

Cafes in Rosedale

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birch&Perch Coffee Shop
Cafe 3847 & Co.
Reggie's

Train Stations in Rosedale

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosedale

Gas Stations in Rosedale

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
United

Golf Courses in Rosedale

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosedale Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Rosedale

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rosedale

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale-Medium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private Airstrip-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Stratford-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rosedale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosedale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Mark's Anglican Church
St Rose of Lima

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosedale

What is the population of Rosedale?

Rosedale has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rosedale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,956, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rosedale?

Rosedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rosedale?

The unemployment rate in Rosedale is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $403. There are 154 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rosedale?

The median home value in Rosedale is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.

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