Rosevears, TAS 7277 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rosevears is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7277, home to 365 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 171 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 365
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,444 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,652 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Tamar
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Exeter High School
- Exeter Primary School
- Legana Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Rosevears, Rosevears Dr after Craythorne Rd
- Rosevears, Rosevears Dr at Craythorne Rd
- Rosevears, Cimitiere Point Jetty, Rosevears Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 1 park or reserve
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 680 mm
- Reference station: Launceston Airport, 11.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 80.8% of the 172 resolvable premises in Rosevears. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 18.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 80.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosevears?
Rosevears (TAS 7277) had 365 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.
What is the median rent in Rosevears?
The median advertised rent in Rosevears is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rosevears?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Rosevears covering government sectors. Nearest include: Exeter High School (5.4 km), Exeter Primary School (5.5 km), Legana Primary School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rosevears?
Rosevears is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (80.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rosevears?
Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Rosevears?
In Rosevears, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (11.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rosevears?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rosevears centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Launceston Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address