Rosedale, NSW 2536 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rosedale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2536, home to 225 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 224 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,531 /week
- Median personal income
- $780 /week
- Median family income
- $1,718 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,825
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Broulee Public School
- Mogo Public School
- Sunshine Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- George Bass Dr Opp Rosedale Pde
- George Bass Dr At Rosedale Pde
- George Bass Dr After Saltwood Dr
- George Bass Dr Opp Roseby Dr
- George Bass Dr At Roseby Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 93.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 73.9% of the 433 resolvable premises in Rosedale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 73.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,306 across postcode 2536 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 350 violent offences, 281 theft, 198 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosedale?
Rosedale (NSW 2536) had 225 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Rosedale?
The median advertised rent in Rosedale is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rosedale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Rosedale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Broulee Public School (5.3 km), Mogo Public School (7.7 km), Sunshine Bay Public School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rosedale?
Rosedale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (73.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rosedale?
Across postcode 2536, 1,306 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (350), theft (281), other (198). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rosedale?
In Rosedale, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (93 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rosedale?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosedale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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