Moving to Rosemount QLD 4560
What the official numbers say about living in Rosemount — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,490 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Rosemount grew 42% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,301 → 1,851 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Afrikaans, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rosemount scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest train station: Nambour, 3.8 km west.
Nearest tram stop: Quota Park, 3.1 km west.
Nearest railway halt: Sunshine Railway Modellers Society., 4.1 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Maroochydore Station, 9.9 km east.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 9.7 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 94 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 4 parks — see them all on the Rosemount profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nambour State College Agricultural Complex 2.9 km · Nambour State College 3.1 km · Nambour State College (Junior Campus) 3.1 km · Nambour State College (Senior Campus) 3.3 km · Saint Josephs Primary School 3.5 km · Bli Bli State School 3.9 km · Nambour Christian College 4.2 km · Good Samaritan Catholic College 4.3 km
Parks and reserves: Emma Perren Drive Reserve 2.4 km · Koala Park Bushland Conservation Reserve 2.7 km · Park Road Bushland Conservation Reserve 2.7 km · Whalley Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rosemount, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Rainbow Lorikeet · Lewin's Honeyeater · Dusky Moorhen · Magpie-lark · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rosemount, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount here | 1,851 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Bli Bli | 10,138 | — | 6/10 | 26% |
| Nambour | 12,145 | — | 2/10 | 31% |
| Diddillibah | 1,703 | — | 6/10 | 38% |
| Woombye | 3,944 | — | 6/10 | 32% |
| Maroochy River | 1,667 | — | 8/10 | 26% |
| Coes Creek | 1,515 | — | 5/10 | 37% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fairfax — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4560 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rosemount profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 42% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,301 people to 1,851. It sits about 94 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Nambour station is roughly 3.8 km away. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fairfax.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Rosemount vs Diddillibah · Rosemount vs Woombye.
Nearby guides: Bli Bli · Nambour · Diddillibah · Woombye · Maroochy River · Coes Creek.
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