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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Rosebud, 3939

Current weather

10.6°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 29.3 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10.3° today · 19.9 mm rain

Desirability score

44.5/100

2468th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Rosebud is a mid-sized suburb in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 14,381 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,090 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 145.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
14,381
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,183
Dwelling vacancy
28%
Unoccupied private dwellings
2,313 of 8,265
Median monthly mortgage
$1,755
Employment rate
47.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
491 / 502 / 159

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,090
Against the person
240
Against property
1,025
Rate per 1,000 residents
145.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 60 residents
State safety percentile
85.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+10%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage122
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store347
  • B49 Other Theft120
  • C32 Drug Possession140
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order363

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
994
  • Advance College of Education IncorporatedSpecial
  • Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary
  • Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boneo Rd/Point Nepean Rd
  • First Ave/Point Nepean Rd
  • Fourth Ave/Point Nepean Rd
  • Rosebud Plaza/Point Nepean Rd
  • Seventh Ave/Point Nepean Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BONEO ROAD, BESGROVE STREET03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

270 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    84 SIXTH AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    21 PARKMORE ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    48 FIRST AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND INTO TWO (2) LOTS AND ASSOCIATED VEGETATION REMOVAL GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    342 BAYVIEW ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    113-115 SEVENTH AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP TWO DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    21 THOMAS STREET ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    51 ROSEBUD PARADE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A SECOND DWELLING, ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    78 FIRST AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    6 BLACKBERRY CRESCENT ROSEBUD 3939NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    136 SECOND AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DRIVEWAY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    96 OCEAN STREET ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, FOOD AND DRINKS PREMISES, CAR PARKING VARIATION, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1A JETTY ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Lapsed
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING (STUDIO) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    101 NINTH AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    3 BAYSIDE COURT ROSEBUD 3939NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    14 HAYES AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO EXTEND THE DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    97 SEVENTH AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF NINE (9) DWELLINGS (DOUBLE STOREY) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1/1 MCDOWELL STREET ROSEBUD 3939NOD issued by a delegate
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2 BILBUL AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF WAREHOUSE 6 FOR MATERIALS RECYCLING (COPPER & CABLES) GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    6/10 DUTTON STREET ROSEBUD 3939Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • CREATED IN ERROR
    80 Foam StreetWithdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    5 AVALON DRIVE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    202 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH ROSEBUD 3939NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE (5) DWELLINGS AND ALTERATION OF ACCESS TO A TRANSPORT ZONE 2 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    121-123 BONEO ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    275 JETTY ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    16 LYNDON DRIVE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    5 Murray-Anderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OF USE TO RETAIL & LIQUOR LICENCE
    8/23 SUFFOLK STREET ROSEBUD 3939In progress
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 36 DWELLINGS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED WORKS AND VEGETATION REMOVAL GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    15 HERMAN STREET ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    113 SECOND AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    17 COOK AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    272A JETTY ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS GENERALLY IN ASSOCIATED WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    11 HARRIDGE STREET ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    54 WALLABY DRIVE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • USE OF LAND FOR EVENT
    155 GARDENS ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Withdrawn
  • WINE TASTING AND SALES
    155 GARDENS ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AND SUBDIVISION, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    12 KENNINGTON ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    61 Woonton CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCT A VERANDA
    15/254 Jetty RoadNo permit required
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    82 SEVENTH AVENUE ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    150 JONES ROAD ROSEBUD 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Waterfall Gully BakehouseCafe

    87 Old Cape Schanck Road

  • EV charging
  • GoodstartKindergarten
  • Bayview ChurchPlace of worship
  • Playground

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

19 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banksia Woods ReservePark
  • Betty Clift Bushland ReservePark
  • C.R. Coleman ParkPark
  • Civic ReservePark
  • Coral Close ReservePark
  • Elizabeth Drive ReservePark
  • Goolgowie Bushland ReservePark
  • Herman Street ReservePark
  • Lawson ParkPark
  • Nixon Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
23
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Adam's Back Chiropracticalternative
  • AmcalPoint Nepean Roadpharmacy
  • Audikaaudiologist
  • Australian Hearingaudiologist
  • Balance Hormonesalternative
  • Barefoot Occupational Therapyoccupational_therapist
  • Bloom Hearing Specialistsaudiologist
  • Blooms The Chemistpharmacy
  • Designed Eyesoptometrist
  • Direct Chemist OutletPoint Nepean Roadpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ROSEBUD SOUND SHELLNH2299

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstartkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
67
Parks (OSM)
39

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
44.5/100
National rank
2468th in Australia
State rank
496th in VIC
Peer rank
#23 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#59 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime122
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime347
  • B49 Other Theftcrime120
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime140
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime363
  • Goodstartchildcarekindergarten
  • ROSEBUD SOUND SHELLheritageNH2299
  • Adam's Back Chiropractichealthalternative
  • AmcalhealthPoint Nepean Roadpharmacy
  • Audikahealthaudiologist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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