Rosebud Suburb Profile

Living in Rosebud means embracing a rustic seaside lifestyle every single day, while city folk arrive in droves over long weekends and summer months. With both bush and beach at their fingertips, those living in Rosebud get to enjoy a life that’s truly lived outdoors. 

From sunrise, runners and cyclists make their way along Rosebud’s glittering foreshore, teeming with safe swimming beaches, coastal walks, and fishing hotspots. Inland, two golf courses and lush parklands take up a sizeable part of the town, while the nearby Arthurs Seat Lookout provides impressive panoramic views of the region. Rosebud’s compact yet well-equipped town centre has all the essentials, along with a bustling retail stretch along Point Nepean Road leading to a large shopping centre. 

The weekend markets are a highlight, with local treasures on offer at Rosebud’s Trash N Treasure Markets, Rosebud Community School Markets, and The Rosebud Lions Club Market. This seaside haven also boasts a fair share of cafés, delis, restaurants, and bars, and nearby Dromana, Sorrento, and the picturesque wineries of Red Hill and Main Ridge offer even more for those seeking a bit of adventure. 

Area Features

Sand And Sea

Boasting nine kilometres of pristine coast, Rosebud comes teeming with calm swimming beaches that are ideal for families. But that’s not all there is to enjoy on the water, outdoor activities run the gamut from fishing to diving to kayaking. – And what’s makes them even better – you can follow up with a fresh seafood lunch.

Scenic Trails

Morning walks don’t get better than this. The leisurely 28-kilometre Bay Trail runs the entire length of Rosebud’s foreshore, capturing sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, winding through majestic banksias and tea trees and passing by the handsome Rosebud Pier, which extends 300 metres into the sea.

Wine Regions

Rosebud might have clear blue water and white sandy beaches to one side, but they also have stunning wine regions to the other. A mere 10-minute drive will find you among the lush vineyards of Red Hill and Main Ridge, where you can enjoy cellar door tastings and beautiful long lunches at a moment’s notice.