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Rosebud West

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Rosebud West

Rosebud West sits on the route: 10 minutes from McCrae, 52km from Bells Beach.

Rosebud West is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 4,904, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Rosebud West sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rosebud West to your route.

About Rosebud West

Capel Sound is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 61 km (38 mi) south of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Capel Sound recorded a population of 5,246 at the 2021 census. A distinguishing landmark feature

Read more of Capel Sound is the Tootgarook Swamp, the largest example left of a shallow freshwater marsh in the Port Phillip bay region. The swamp is also described by Melbourne Water as a ground water dependent ecosystem. The 381 hectare swamp is found on the lower section of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. A large portion of the Tootgarook Swamp is zoned as residential and industrial, with roughly half of the actual swamp inside the green wedge and half within the urban growth boundary.

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Rosebud West offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rosebud West located?

Rosebud West is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.3644 latitude, 144.8775 longitude.

What is the population of Rosebud West?

Rosebud West has a population of approximately 4,904 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,904
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.3644, 144.8775

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Rosebud West

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Stunning coastal circuit hosting MotoGP and Superbikes with a museum and driving experience centre.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

56 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

58 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rosebud West.

Capel Sound

🇦🇺 Australia

0 km awayPop. 5,246

Rosebud

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 14,381

Tootgarook

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,813

McCrae

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,629

Rye

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 9,438

Saint Andrews Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 1,138

Dromana

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 5,651

Blairgowrie

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 2,195

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