Rosanna, VIC 3084

The demographic of this suburb makes it feel almost like a giant retirement village. Lots of middle-aged women walking their dogs around and elderly couples jogging around the parklands, which is charming to see.

Unfortunately there’s hardly any shops or eats other than an early-closing IGA and a smattering of substandard trend-ish cafes. There isn’t a pub or even a McDonald’s here in Rosy! It’s very telling that many reviews here say the best aspect of Rosy is how easy it is to get out of it, thanks to that express train to the city! Some reviews here also over-state the greenery, there isn’t really much other than the parklands.

Other than the lack of shops and things to do, the suburb has a huge noise problem with constant emergency service sirens and police helicopters flying around every other night. And if you drive, be aware that Rosanna Rd is horribly congested during peak times.

If you’re after natural beauty, look a little further out in Eltham, Montmorency or Hurstbridge. If you’re after places to be and things to do, look in Heidelberg, Preston, Reservoir or Greensborough, all far better choices and all similar or cheaper to buy or rent in than Rosy.

The best part of Rosanna is near the train station and must be zoned to Viewbank Secondary College.
The rich Asians are coming for the area zoned for the School

Plenty of parks, green open spaces, excellent schools, ammenities and lovely people.

We have lived here for a few years now (just discovered this website) and have watched Rosanna continue to evolve into a gem of an area.

Close to other beautiful suburbs such as Ivanhoe and Macleod.

It's such a nice suburb, the parklands are beautiful to walk around during the early morning - everyone is so pleasant and welcoming.

Ammenities are really good and it feels like every week a new business is opening.

Has an express line to the city, close to Ivanhoe and Heidelberg.

Just a really pretty, safe and clean suburb. We love it and so does my dog Tex!

We recently purchased here during the lockdown, what sold us was the parklands, streetscapes and growing ammenities. Hoping to stay for a while as we're zoned for good schools - house prices seem to be trending upward quite dramatically here which is the only downside. Understandable though as it's a safe, quite suburb close to Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and 5 Stops (express) to the city.

Great schools, very green and safe suburb. Love that the train station runs express to the city (5 stops). Enjoy living here and the community feel - much nicer demographic around here too.

Best things about the Suburb:

Small & Great Community
Greenery & Parklands
Upgraded Station with Express Train (20-25m to city)
Incoming NE Link
Freeway Access
Shops & Cafes
Dentists, Chiros, Doctors, Opticians all in the village
Chemists, Post Office & Banks
Top Rated Public Schools (Banyule, Golf Links, Viewbank)
Sporting Facilities & Gym
12km From CBD
Close to Eastern Suburbs
Close to Ivanhoe & Heidelberg (5min)
Close to Hospitals (Austin)
Mainly Owner Occupiers (not overdeveloped)
Conservative demographic, friendly and polite.
Young Professionals Moving In

--
Missing:
A supermarket (there's an IGA) but Woolworths is coming soon. Or drive 3mins down the road to Woolies, Leos and Coles in Heidelberg.
A Pub would be good.

Great community and beautiful area. People here are nice, friendly and care about Banyule. House Prices are getting a bit steep though, i can see the appeal with all the greenery, good schools, ammenities, proximity to Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and NE Link.

Lived here for a few years and have watched the suburb change. Seems to be gentrifying a bit as those looking in neighbouring Ivanhoe and Heidelberg get priced out. It's a great little suburb (tiny) with some great schools, beautiful parklands and wonderful people. In my opinion best streets are Stokes, Pyalong & St Andrews due to views of the Parklands at the end of the street - they're also zoned for the better schools. South of Lower Plenty Road is also really nice and well zoned. Prices seem to be going up here, North East Link will benefit those on the East Side. With block sizes rather big and expensive there isn't much subdivision and it retains a high level of Owner Occupiers.