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Rosedale

VIC 3847 • Rest of VIC

1,729
Population (2021)
$63,648
Median Household Income
203.35 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable LivingGippsland

About Rosedale

Rosedale is a charming rural town in the Gippsland region of Victoria, located within the Wellington Shire approximately 200 kilometres east of Melbourne along the Princes Highway. With a population of around 1,700, it sits between Traralgon and Sale, historically serving as a staging post for coach runs to Port Albert and Walhalla. The town was once the administrative centre of the former Shire of Rosedale, which extended east to the Ninety Mile Beach.

Rosedale offers a classic country town lifestyle with a tight-knit community, local shops, a well-known bakery, and surrounding farmland. The town hosts the popular Rosedale Show and benefits from proximity to both the Gippsland Lakes and the Strzelecki Ranges. It attracts retirees, farming families, and those seeking affordable rural living with good highway access to larger centres. The town retains heritage character while slowly growing as a Gippsland lifestyle destination.

Rosedale falls under postcode 3847 and is governed by Wellington Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3847
Urban Area
Wellington (Vic.)
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 146.85°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
203.35 km²
Elevation
85m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Rosedale for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$440K
5 sales · ▼ 22.1% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
45 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosedale
0.5 km
6 min
Traralgon
30 km
V/Line Gippsland Line

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Sale, Traralgon, Bairnsdale 30-60 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
200 km
By Train
2h 30min - 3h
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 10min

🛣️ V/Line Gippsland trains stop at Rosedale on selected services; most require change at Traralgon

Walkability Car-Dependent

Town centre walkable for basics but car needed for most services and shopping

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Wellington Local Government Area, which contains Rosedale. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,654
Census 2021
1,729
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$29,432
Personal Income 2021
$32,240
▲ 9.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,240 / yr
$620/wk
Household
$63,648 / yr
$1224/wk
Family
$80,704 / yr
$1552/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,399
Born Overseas 142

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 54
  • 2. New Zealand 13
  • 3. Ireland 9
  • 4. Netherlands 9
  • 5. Philippines 8
  • 6. South Africa 8
  • 7. Germany 5
  • 8. United States 5
  • 9. Cambodia 4
  • 10. Greece 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 763
English 749
Scottish 193
Irish 156
German 64
Dutch 52
Italian 36
Australian Aboriginal 34
Filipino 16
Maltese 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,159
Both parents born in Australia
212
Both parents born overseas
171
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.4%
Christianity
40.5%
Buddhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
117 (6.8%)
5-14 years
172 (9.9%)
15-19 years
81 (4.7%)
20-24 years
80 (4.6%)
25-34 years
221 (12.8%)
35-44 years
181 (10.5%)
45-54 years
208 (12.0%)
55-64 years
269 (15.6%)
65-74 years
247 (14.3%)
75-84 years
135 (7.8%)
85+ years
21 (1.2%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosedale known for? +

Rosedale is a charming Gippsland rural town known for its strong dairy farming community, historic main street, and popular local events including the Rosedale Show. It serves as a service centre for the surrounding Wellington Shire farming district.

How far is Rosedale from Melbourne? +

Rosedale is approximately 185 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Princes Highway.

Does Rosedale have public transport? +

Rosedale is served by V/Line bus services to Sale and Melbourne. Sale station (approximately 20 km east) on the Bairnsdale Line provides train connections to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Rosedale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rosedale has a population of approximately 1,729 residents, a stable rural community in Gippsland's Wellington Shire.

Is Rosedale a good place to live? +

Rosedale offers affordable country living in Gippsland with access to Sale's regional services and rail connection to Melbourne. It suits farming families and those seeking affordable Gippsland lifestyle with a strong community character.

What is the postcode for Rosedale? +

The postcode for Rosedale is 3847.

What is the average income in Rosedale? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Rosedale is about $620 per week (around $32,200 per year). The median household income is $1,224 per week and the median family income is $1,552 per week.

What is the median house price in Rosedale? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $440,000, down 22.1% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Rosedale? +

The median age in Rosedale is 45. The largest age group is 55–64 (269 residents, around 16%). Around 21% of residents are under 20 and about 23% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Rosedale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rosedale is part of the Wellington LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Rosedale? +

In Rosedale, the median weekly rent is $250, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,200 (2021 Census).