Rosedale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rosedale, NSW 2536.
About Rosedale
Welcome to Rosedale
Rosedale is a tiny pocket of the New South Wales South Coast, tucked between the better-known holiday towns of Tomakin and Broulee and just inland from the coastal enclave of Guerilla Bay. It's a place most people outside the Eurobodalla Shire have never heard of, which is precisely part of its appeal — a quiet, low-density corner of the coast rather than a commercial hub with shops and services of its own.
With a population of around 225 and a median age of 53, Rosedale is squarely a destination for retirees, tree-changers and those after a holiday base rather than a bustling family suburb. It suits buyers drawn to the coastal lifestyle of Malua Bay and Mossy Point but who want space, quiet and a slower pace over proximity to cafes and shopping strips.
Lifestyle & dining
Rosedale itself has no commercial centre to speak of, so day-to-day life here revolves around the surrounding coastal villages. Tomakin and Broulee, both within easy reach, offer cafes, takeaways and the casual dining typical of this stretch of coast, while Malua Bay adds a few more options along with its well-regarded surf beach. Life in Rosedale is really about what's on the doorstep rather than in it — beaches, water views and bushland rather than a main street.
Shopping
For groceries and everyday shopping, residents head to nearby Broulee or further afield to Moruya or Batemans Bay, which carry the region's supermarkets and larger retail offerings. Tomakin has a small local shopping strip that covers basics and holiday essentials, making it the most convenient stop for residents of Rosedale.
Getting around
Rosedale is a car-dependent area, as is typical for this part of the Eurobodalla Shire — there's no train line, and the coastal villages are connected mainly by local roads feeding onto the Princes Highway. Batemans Bay, the region's main service centre, is a short drive north, while Moruya to the south offers an airport with regional flights. Most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting, shopping and accessing the broader coast between Guerilla Bay and Broulee.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard here is the coastline itself. Guerilla Bay and Mossy Point offer some of the more picturesque rock platforms and swimming spots on this part of the coast, while Malua Bay and Broulee are popular with surfers and swimmers alike. Inland, Rosedale's leafier, larger blocks back onto bushland pockets typical of the Eurobodalla, giving residents a genuine sense of space and privacy alongside easy access to national park areas and walking tracks that thread along the coast.
Housing & architecture
Current listings in Rosedale show a market weighted heavily towards land, at 75%, with houses making up the remaining 25%. This reflects the suburb's low-density character and its appeal to buyers looking to build rather than purchase an established home — whether that's a permanent residence, a retirement build or a holiday house. The mix points to a community still taking shape, with plenty of room for new dwellings amid existing homes on generous blocks.
The property market
With a population of just 225 and a median age of 53, Rosedale's property market caters mostly to retirees, sea-changers and holiday-home buyers rather than young families. The dominance of land listings over established houses is the standout feature of the current market, suggesting that much of the recent and near-term activity here is about new builds rather than resales. For buyers priced out of the more built-up villages like Broulee or Malua Bay, Rosedale offers a rarer chance to secure land in a quiet coastal setting on the NSW South Coast.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rosedale, NSW 2536.
Population
225
residents (2021)
Median age
53
years
Household income
$1,531
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,825
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Rosedale
$1.05m
3 Bower Place
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Is Rosedale a good place to live?
Rosedale is a beachside settlement in New South Wales, Australia. Rosedale is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 225.
What is the population of Rosedale?
Rosedale has a population of 225 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 53.
What suburbs are near Rosedale?
Suburbs near Rosedale include Guerilla Bay, Tomakin, Malua Bay, Mossy Point and Broulee.
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