Rosebery, TAS 7470 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rosebery is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7470, home to 752 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 185 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $962 /week
- Median personal income
- $524 /week
- Median family income
- $1,285 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $600
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Rosebery District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Rosebery Bus Station, Agnes St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.4% of the 711 resolvable premises in Rosebery. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 212 across the West Coast LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 270 other offences, 87 violent offences, 15 break-ins.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosebery?
Rosebery (TAS 7470) had 752 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the West Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Rosebery?
The median advertised rent in Rosebery is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rosebery?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Rosebery covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rosebery District High School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rosebery?
Rosebery is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rosebery?
Across West Coast LGA, 212 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (270), violent (87), break-ins (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Rosebery?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosebery centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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