Rosetta, TAS 7010 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Rosetta is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7010, home to 2,833 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Glenorchy local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 10 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population2,833
Median age41
Area2.8 km²
To CBD10 km
LGAGlenorchy

Demographics

Population
2,833
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,474 /week
Median personal income
$739 /week
Median family income
$1,786 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Glenorchy
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Rosetta Primary School Primary · Government
  • Montrose Bay High School Secondary · Government
  • Glenorchy Primary School Primary · Government
  • Windermere Primary School Primary · Government
  • Claremont College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 66 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gould Cr at Radcliff Cr bus · 44 m
  • Radcliff Cr at Gould Cr bus · 86 m
  • Crosby Rd at Gould Cr bus · 109 m
  • Crosby Rd after Gould Cr bus · 124 m
  • Radcliff Cr after Carter Ct bus · 287 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 63 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 19 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 10.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 92.3% of the 1,411 resolvable premises in Rosetta. 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: 92.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 2.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 5.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,587 across the Glenorchy LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,355 other offences, 624 violent offences, 210 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glenorchy — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Rosetta?

Rosetta (TAS 7010) had 2,833 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Glenorchy local government area.

What is the median rent in Rosetta?

The median advertised rent in Rosetta is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Rosetta?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rosetta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rosetta Primary School (0.6 km), Montrose Bay High School (1.1 km), Glenorchy Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Rosetta?

Rosetta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (92.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Rosetta?

Across Glenorchy LGA, 3,587 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,355), violent (624), vehicle theft (210). 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 Rosetta?

In Rosetta, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (10.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Rosetta?

66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosetta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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