Rosenthal Heights

QLD 4370 • Rest of QLD

2,664
Population (2021)
$39,208
Median Income
70.61 km²
Area
$338/wk
Median Rent
RuralAcreageScenicRegional

About Rosenthal Heights

Rosenthal Heights is a rural locality on the south-western outskirts of Warwick in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, approximately 163 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Covering a large area of 70.6 square kilometres, it had a population of 2,664 at the 2021 census. The locality sits in the scenic Darling Downs region at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.

The area is characterised by a mix of rural residential properties and small acreages, attracting families and retirees seeking a quieter country lifestyle near the amenities of Warwick. Residents rely on Warwick's town centre for shopping, dining, and services. The locality offers scenic bushland walking tracks, proximity to Leslie Dam for fishing and water sports, and a strong sense of community typical of regional Queensland.

Rosenthal Heights falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by Southern Downs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.25°, 151.97°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
70.61 km²
Elevation
524m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local Warwick bus — Warwick town centre 10–15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
163 km
By Bus
3 hr (Greyhound/regional coach)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Warwick town centre is 6 km east. Brisbane accessible via New England Highway and Cunningham Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or nearby shops; a car is essential for daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$338
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,259
Census 2021
2,664
17.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,072
Income 2021
$39,208
18.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,216
Born Overseas 200

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 47
  • 2. Philippines 35
  • 3. New Zealand 20
  • 4. South Korea 9
  • 5. United States 9
  • 6. South Africa 8
  • 7. Taiwan 5
  • 8. Vietnam 5
  • 9. Fiji 4
  • 10. India 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,113
English 1,062
Irish 368
Scottish 299
German 198
Australian Aboriginal 140
Filipino 41
Italian 37
Dutch 22
New Zealander 22

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,975
Both parents born in Australia
240
Both parents born overseas
194
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.2%
No Religion
29.0%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
156 (5.9%)
5-14 years
383 (14.4%)
15-19 years
184 (6.9%)
20-24 years
145 (5.4%)
25-34 years
320 (12.0%)
35-44 years
259 (9.7%)
45-54 years
340 (12.8%)
55-64 years
355 (13.3%)
65-74 years
330 (12.4%)
75-84 years
164 (6.2%)
85+ years
22 (0.8%)

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