Rosanna Property Growth
VIC · 3084 · North-East Melbourne
A leafy middle-ring suburb in Melbourne's north-east, known for established family housing within the City of Banyule.
Overview
Location: City of Banyule
A leafy middle-ring suburb in Melbourne's north-east, known for established family housing within the City of Banyule.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.25m
Median Unit Price
$723k
Avg Days on Market
41 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
8,495
Owner Occupier Rate
77.0%
Renter Rate
23.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Major Roads
- Rosanna Road
- Lower Plenty Road
- Banyule Road
Train Lines
- Rosanna station, Hurstbridge line — rebuilt as an elevated station under the Level Crossing Removal Project, with express services reaching the CBD in around 30 minutes
Bus Network
Routes 513, 514 and 517 via the station, connecting Eltham, Glenroy and Northland
Rosanna is approximately 12km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Banyule, on the fringe of the Yarra Valley green belt. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Rosanna has strong local primary schooling; parts of the suburb are zoned for the highly regarded Viewbank College next door.
Primary Schools
- Rosanna Primary School (established 1940)
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary School (1956)
- plus a Catholic primary school
Secondary Schools
- No secondary school within the suburb; zoning covers nearby colleges including Viewbank College
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Rosanna. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Rosanna Village — the shopping strip along Lower Plenty Road and Beetham Parade near the station — has a growing café scene following recent streetscape investment. The suburb is defined by gum-lined streets, sloping blocks and parkland: the Rosanna Parklands and Banyule Flats trails towards the Yarra are local institutions, and the Heidelberg Theatre Company sits beside the Rosanna library.
Employment
Rosanna is predominantly residential, with local village retail employment and the Heidelberg/Austin Hospital health precinct minutes away.
Commercial Centres
- Rosanna Village (Lower Plenty Road/Beetham Parade)
Infrastructure
The North East Link project is designed in part to relieve the heavy through-traffic on Rosanna Road, one of the suburb's long-standing pain points. No further projects beyond those noted above are currently confirmed for Rosanna. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Banyule's website for the latest updates.
Growth Drivers
- Fast express rail access — Rosanna station on the Hurstbridge line was rebuilt as an elevated station, with express services reaching the CBD in around 30 minutes.
- Access to highly regarded schooling — parts of the suburb are zoned for the highly regarded Viewbank College next door, alongside strong local primary schools.
- North East Link traffic relief — the project is designed in part to relieve heavy through-traffic on Rosanna Road, one of the suburb's long-standing pain points.
- Distinctive leafy character — gum-lined streets, sloping blocks and parkland including Rosanna Parklands and the Banyule Flats trails towards the Yarra support strong lifestyle appeal.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- No secondary school within the suburb — families rely on zoning for nearby colleges including Viewbank College.
- Traffic exposure on Rosanna Road — until North East Link relief eventuates, heavy through-traffic remains a consideration for some streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rosanna offers fast express rail access, proximity to highly regarded schools and a distinctive leafy character, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Rosanna Primary School (established 1940) and Rosanna Golf Links Primary School (1956) serve the suburb, plus a Catholic primary school; secondary zoning covers nearby Viewbank College.
Rosanna station is on the Hurstbridge line, with express services reaching the CBD in around 30 minutes. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Rosanna Village along Lower Plenty Road and Beetham Parade has a growing café scene, alongside Rosanna Parklands and Banyule Flats trails.
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Calculate Future ValueSources
- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Banyule— https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser before making any property investment decision.