Rosanna · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Rosanna

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define Rosanna, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,482. This is a predominantly owner-occupied suburb with a high number of large family homes. While rents are also elevated, the area stands out for the significant proportion of residents who own their homes outright.

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📍 Rosanna, Suburb / Locality

Where Rosanna sits — Median rent (weekly)

$421 ▲ +31.2%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Rosanna — higher than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rosanna$421
3084, VIC $411
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the Victorian figure of $1,859, reaching $2,482. Weekly rents are also a little above the national figure, with the usual rent sitting at $421.

$421 ▲ +31.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $321
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $421

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,482 ▲ +24.5%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,993
  • 2016: $2,048
  • 2021: $2,482

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Rosanna, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Rosanna splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 40.8% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the 22.4% of households renting is well below both the state and national figures.

22.4% ▲ +11.3%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.1%
  • 2016: 22.6%
  • 2021: 22.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.8% ▼ -11.4%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.1%
  • 2016: 43.0%
  • 2021: 40.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rosanna, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.0% of the market, which is well above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are large homes, with 78.9% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

81.0% ▲ +3.3%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.4%
  • 2016: 81.3%
  • 2021: 81.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.9% ▲ +3.9%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.9%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 78.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rosanna, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rosanna, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Rosanna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22194/rosanna/topic/housing-dwellings