Rosanna
Median house prices hit $1,510,000 in mid-2024 after a 14.7% surge in a single quarter (from $1,316,000 to $1,510,000), the sharpest recent jump in this batch. University qualifications at 55.9% (25.8 points above national) and IRSAD decile 9 confirm Rosanna's position in Melbourne's northern premium belt. What makes it distinctive is the Italian heritage imprint: Italian ancestry (1,134) ranks second after English (2,712), and Italian language speakers (142) are the second-largest non-English group. Overseas migration of 284 net per year now drives population growth despite internal outflow of 100.
Population
8,616
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,213/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Median House
$1.5M
Apr-Jun 2024
The $1,510,000 median (Apr-Jun 2024) represents 110.5% growth from $717,500 in 2013, a 5.5% CAGR over 14 years. The surge from $1,316,000 to $1,510,000 in one quarter is notable. Detached houses at 81.2% dominate, with 3-bedrooms (50.6%) as the most common configuration, followed by 4+ bedrooms (29.1%). Semi-detached at 16.4% provides a medium-density alternative. Monthly mortgage of $2,482 against $2,213/week income produces a 25.9% mortgage-to-income ratio, approaching but not exceeding stress levels. Four primary schools all score ICSEA above 1,098, with Banyule Primary (1,161) leading.
For Buyers
The $1,510,000 median (Apr-Jun 2024) represents 110.5% growth from $717,500 in 2013, a 5.5% CAGR over 14 years. The surge from $1,316,000 to $1,510,000 in one quarter is notable. Detached houses at 81.2% dominate, with 3-bedrooms (50.6%) as the most common configuration, followed by 4+ bedrooms (29.1%). Semi-detached at 16.4% provides a medium-density alternative. Monthly mortgage of $2,482 against $2,213/week income produces a 25.9% mortgage-to-income ratio, approaching but not exceeding stress levels. Four primary schools all score ICSEA above 1,098, with Banyule Primary (1,161) leading.
For Investors
The 23.0% renter share and 7.4% vacancy rate give mixed signals: the renter pool is decent, but the vacancy rate is elevated for a premium suburb. Weekly rent of $421 on a $1,510,000 median yields roughly 1.4% gross, well below the VIC average. The capital growth story (5.5% CAGR since 2013) is the primary appeal. With 16 DAs in 12 months (including multi-dwelling and subdivision applications), some densification is occurring. Overseas migration at 284 per year exceeds internal outflow of 100, producing net population growth of 1.05% annually.
Development Activity
Total DAs
28
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+325.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Rosanna iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Banyule Primary School
Prep-6 · 618 students
Rosanna Golf Links Primary School
Prep-6 · 557 students
St Martin of Tours School
Prep-6 · 463 students
Rosanna Primary School
Prep-6 · 343 students
Demographics
University qualifications at 55.9% are 25.8 points above national. English ancestry leads (2,712), with Italian (1,134) and Irish (1,120) nearly tied for second. Mandarin (160) and Italian (142) are the top non-English languages, with Greek (58) and Cantonese (52) following. Born-overseas at 27.1% is 5.5 points above national, a moderate international presence. The median age of 41 is 1 year above national. Average household size of 2.6 is near national. Residential stability at 81.8% is high. Professionals (1,630) and Managers (734) comprise 58% of occupations, consistent with the IEO decile 9.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.2%
Houses
16.4%
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Owned outright at 41.9% and mortgaged at 35.1% together make up 77.0% of tenure, both rates above national averages. The median rose from $717,500 in 2013 to $1,510,000 in 2024, a 110.5% total increase (5.5% CAGR). Three-bedrooms at 50.6% dominate, with two-bedrooms at 19.0% providing more stock than typical premium suburbs. Semi-detached at 16.4% represents growing medium-density infill. The 25.9% mortgage-to-income ratio is manageable at 84th-percentile incomes, though it is higher than the national median. Affordability improved from 48.6% to 38.9% over the decade, driven by 26.1% real income growth.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,482
Rent / wk
$421
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$974
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
257
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.7%
Couples, no children
7,025
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (18.5%, 637 workers), Professional/Tech (14.8%, 509) and Education (13.8%, 474) lead employment, collectively employing 47.1% of residents. Public Admin (8.6%, 294) and Construction (7.4%, 253) round out the top five. Professionals (1,630) dominate occupations at levels comparable to decile-10 suburbs. Full-time employment at 63.2% is near average, and unemployment at 4.1% is close to the national rate. The participation rate of 61.1% is moderate, with 2,290 not in the labour force. The IEO decile 9 and IER decile 7 show education-occupation advantage exceeding raw economic resources.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
10,054
Unemployed
247
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.2%
Part-time
32.7%
Participation
61.1%
Employed
4,081
Occupations
Top Industries
University
55.9%
Postgraduate
18.0%
Born Overseas
27.1%
Dwellings
3,197
Transport to Work
Four primary schools serve the suburb, all above the national ICSEA benchmark: Banyule Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,161, 618 students), Rosanna Golf Links Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,133, 557 students), St Martin of Tours (Catholic, ICSEA 1,127, 463 students) and Rosanna Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,098, 343 students). Crime at 31.9 per 1,000 is below the VIC median, with property/deception (189) as the main category. Public transport at 8.6% is good for middle-ring Melbourne. Walking/cycling at 5.3% is above average. The IRSAD decile 9 confirms strong advantage.
Drive
81.4%
Public Transport
8.6%
Walk / Cycle
5.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.05%/yr
(+177 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 17.8% over the decade, reaching about 16,925 by 2025, with the medium forecast projecting 18,105 by 2031. Annual growth of 1.05% (177 persons) is driven by overseas migration (284 net per year), offset by internal outflow of 100. This pattern is common in premium suburbs where high prices push some locals out while attracting international professionals. The trajectory is stable: the senior share fell 0.4 points and the working-age share rose 1.1 points. Real income grew 26.1% over the decade, among the stronger income growth rates in this batch.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+284
Net Internal / yr
-100
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011, Net internal outflow -100/yr, Strong overseas inflow +284/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
275
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
31.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rosanna compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosanna a good suburb to live in?
Rosanna suits professionals seeking premium-belt living with strong schools (all 4 primaries score ICSEA above 1,098). IRSAD decile 9 confirms high advantage. Crime at 31.9 per 1,000 is below the VIC median. Public transport at 8.6% and walking/cycling at 5.3% provide alternatives to driving.
What is the median house price in Rosanna?
The median is $1,510,000 (Apr-Jun 2024), up 110.5% from $717,500 in 2013 (5.5% CAGR over 14 years). The price surged from $1,316,000 to $1,510,000 in one quarter. Monthly mortgage of $2,482 gives a 25.9% mortgage-to-income ratio at 84th-percentile household income.
What schools are in Rosanna?
Rosanna has 4 primary schools, all above the national ICSEA benchmark. Banyule Primary leads at ICSEA 1,161 (618 students, 161 points above benchmark). Rosanna Golf Links Primary (1,133, 557 students), St Martin of Tours Catholic (1,127, 463 students) and Rosanna Primary (1,098, 343 students) follow.
Is Rosanna safe?
Crime sits at 31.9 per 1,000 residents, below the VIC median. Property/deception offences (189) comprise the majority, with crimes against the person at 48 being low. The IRSD decile 9 indicates very low disadvantage. Unemployment at 4.1% is near the national average.
Is Rosanna good for property investment?
Capital growth has been strong: 5.5% CAGR since 2013, with the median doubling from $717,500 to $1,510,000. However, gross yield is approximately 1.4% ($421/week on $1,510,000), well below average. The 7.4% vacancy rate is elevated for a premium suburb. Overseas migration of 284 per year supports demand, but this is a growth play, not a yield play.
How is Rosanna's population changing?
Population grew 17.8% over the decade to about 16,925 by 2025, projected to reach 18,105 by 2031. Overseas migration of 284 per year drives growth, offset by internal outflow of 100 per year. The trajectory is stable, with real income growing 26.1% over the decade. The senior share actually fell 0.4 points, bucking the typical aging trend.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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