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Rosslea

QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD

1,903
Population (2021)
$47,268
Median Income
1.74 km²
Area
$275/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableFamily-FriendlyTownsville

About Rosslea

Rosslea is an established residential suburb located 5.6 kilometres south-east of the Townsville CBD in Queensland's City of Townsville. The suburb covers approximately 1.7 square kilometres and recorded a population of 1,903 at the 2021 census, with a density of around 1,120 persons per square kilometre. Rosslea is a predominantly low-density residential area with a mix of older Queenslander homes and more modern dwellings.

Residents benefit from easy access to Townsville's retail and employment centres via Bowen Road and Ross Creek, with Willows Shoppingtown and the CBD both within a short drive. The suburb offers a relatively affordable entry point into the Townsville property market, attracting young families and first-home buyers. Local parks, nearby schooling options, and proximity to Townsville Hospital make Rosslea a practical and convenient place to live.

Rosslea falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4812
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.30°, 146.80°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.74 km²
Elevation
10m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Townsville City Bus - Route 4,Route 10 — Townsville CBD / Willows Shoppingtown 10-20 min to CBD

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
5.6 km
By Train
No train service; Townsville has no urban rail network
By Bus
~15 min via Townsville City Bus services
By Car (Peak)
~10-15 min via Ross River Road or Bowen Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
~8 min

🛣️ Townsville does not have a suburban rail network. Local bus services connect Rosslea to the CBD and major retail centres.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though some local services are accessible on foot. Flat terrain makes cycling practical for shorter trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.7%

61 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,732
Census 2021
1,903
▲ 9.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,244
Income 2021
$47,268
▲ 30.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,412
Born Overseas 327

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 46
  • 2. England 45
  • 3. Philippines 32
  • 4. India 22
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 16
  • 6. Vietnam 11
  • 7. Scotland 10
  • 8. Fiji 9
  • 9. Germany 9
  • 10. Ireland 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 686
Australian 655
Irish 208
Scottish 205
Australian Aboriginal 119
Italian 114
German 93
Filipino 44
Chinese 35
French 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,123
Both parents born in Australia
401
Both parents born overseas
208
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.7%
No Religion
41.0%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
100 (5.3%)
5-14 years
146 (7.7%)
15-19 years
94 (4.9%)
20-24 years
241 (12.7%)
25-34 years
362 (19.0%)
35-44 years
222 (11.7%)
45-54 years
237 (12.5%)
55-64 years
246 (12.9%)
65-74 years
174 (9.1%)
75-84 years
64 (3.4%)
85+ years
21 (1.1%)

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