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VIC · Banyule Council

Rosanna, VIC, 3084

Current weather

11.8°CModerate rain showers

90% humidity · 25.1 km/h wind · 15.4° / 10.8° today · 7.7 mm rain

Desirability index

88.7/100

#51 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Rosanna is a mid-sized suburb in the Banyule area, home to around 8,616 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 370 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 42.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
8,616
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,213
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
257 of 3,461
Median monthly mortgage
$2,482
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
167 / 523 / 69

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
370
Against the person
53
Against property
235
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 163 residents
State safety percentile
39.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+8.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage25
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary28
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle77
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • C32 Drug Possession40

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,130
  • Banyule Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Martin of Tours SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

62 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Rosanna Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Rosanna Railway Station
  • Rosanna Station
  • Rosanna Station

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Ruthven Street - Between Ruthven and Davies streets - Ellesmere Parade RoadworksEllesmere Parade - Between Ruthven and Davies streets07 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

81 planning-related records

2021· 34 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    6 DOUGLAS STREET ROSANNA 3084NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar) and removal of one (1) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) in the front setback. For the removal of one Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    109 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) and one (1) Robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    20 LEURA AVENUE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    156 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE ROSANNA 3084Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and the removal of vegetation
    2 GROVE ROAD ROSANNA 3084NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Development of the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    12 CANTALA AVENUE ROSANNA 3084NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of six (6) double storey dwellings and removal of protected vegetation within the VPO5
    43 HILLSIDE ROAD ROSANNA 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    5 DEVLIN COURT ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    2/144 BELLEVUE AVENUE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Amendment to P450/2018 for the addition of associated business identification signage
    47 LOWER PLENTY ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Three Dwellings in a General Residential Zone – Schedule 2; Alterations to a road in a Transport Zone 2; Tree removal in a Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 5
    229 LOWER PLENTY ROAD ROSANNA 3084NOD issued by a delegate
  • MEDICAL CENTRE and Car parking dispensation Section 72 Amendment
    33 GREVILLE ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and subdivision
    6 DARVALL STREET ROSANNA 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of five (5) dwellings
    127 GRANDVIEW GROVE ROSANNA 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal Removal of one (1) Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) in the front setback
    37 DOBSON AVENUE ROSANNA 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works Construction of a front fence
    1/109 ELLESMERE PARADE ROSANNA 3084Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Quercus palustis (Pin Oak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    1/41 STATION ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    2/196 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling and Demolition Demolition of existing dweling and development of one new dwelling
    98 BELLEVUE AVENUE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Laurel) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    29 RHONDA STREET ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    170 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE ROSANNA 3084Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    29 Darvall StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    111 ST JAMES ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    177 Mountain View ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and vegetation removal
    7 SILK STREET ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 3 lot subdivision
    139 ELLESMERE PARADE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    183 Mountain View ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Swamp Gimlet (Eucalyptus spathulata) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    15 Douglas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Liquor licence Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (with meals) in association with an Existing Retail Premise
    12 STATION ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    206 Waiora RoadNo permit required
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Other Vegetation Removal Development of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    1/173 BELLEVUE AVENUE ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Change or extension of use and Other buildings and works and Waiving o Use and development of the land for a childcare centre and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    232 Waiora RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Subdivision of land, creation of an easement, construction of a building for commercial and dwelling use, a reduction of car parking requirements and removal of two trees within the VPO.
    5-7 TURNHAM AVENUE ROSANNA 3084In progress

  • January 2021

  • Other For the use and development of the land for a child care centre subject to the following conditions
    93 BANYULE ROAD ROSANNA 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 47 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus spp (Gum Tree) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    15 Invermay GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage Section 72 Amendment
    93 Banyule RoadWithdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    62 Finlayson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    8 Cremin CourtNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    12 St Andrews AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Three Lot Subdivision
    173 Bellevue AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    112 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna

  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Crampton Crescent/Finlayson StreetBus stop
  • Cremin Court/Finlayson StreetBus stop
  • Grandview Grove/Lower Plenty RoadBus stop
  • Invermay Grove/Waiora RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • De Winton ParkPark
  • Haward WalkwayPark
  • Maleela ReservePark
  • Mercedes Court ReservePark
  • Milford Grove ReservePark
  • Rosanna ParklandsPark
  • Rosanna Primary School ReservePark
  • Stanton Crescent ReservePark
  • Station Road ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Andrew Katona Pharmacypharmacy
  • Banyule Medical CentreGreville Roaddoctor
  • Blooms Pharmacypharmacy
  • DentistTurnham Avenuedentist
  • Greville Road Health Care PharmacyGreville Roadpharmacy
  • Greville Road Medical & DentalGreville Roaddentist
  • Quantum PhysiqueGreville Roadalternative
  • Rosanna Physiophysiotherapist
  • The Osteo GroupRosanna Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ELLISTON ESTATE (MERCHANT BUILDERS) AND ROSANNA PARKLANDSNH2454

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
88.7/100
Cohort rank
#51 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • ELLISTON ESTATE (MERCHANT BUILDERS) AND ROSANNA PARKLANDSheritageNH2454
  • Andrew Katona Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Banyule Medical CentrehealthGreville Roaddoctor
  • Blooms Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • DentisthealthTurnham Avenuedentist
  • Greville Road Health Care PharmacyhealthGreville Roadpharmacy
  • Greville Road Medical & DentalhealthGreville Roaddentist
  • Quantum PhysiquehealthGreville Roadalternative
  • Rosanna Physiohealthphysiotherapist
  • The Osteo GrouphealthRosanna Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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