Rosslea

QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD

1,903
Population (2021)
$47,268
Median Income
1.74 km²
Area
10m
Elevation

About Rosslea

Rosslea is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Townsville (City) area. With a population of 1,903 and a median income of $47,268, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.74 km² at an elevation of 10m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Rosslea provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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

📍 Location

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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 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
  • 11. Malaysia 9
  • 12. China 8
  • 13. Netherlands 6
  • 14. Samoa 5
  • 15. Canada 4

🧬 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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