Moving to Rosslea QLD 4812
What the official numbers say about living in Rosslea — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $275 a week, against a median household income of $1,332 a week.
About 41% of homes are owner-occupied and 58% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Rosslea grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,600 → 1,903 people).
Around 50% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Vietnamese, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rosslea sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 3.3 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 5.4 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 5.1 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1108 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 28 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 32 parks — see them all on the Rosslea profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Christian School 1.1 km · Mundingburra State School 1.3 km · Oonoonba State School 1.6 km · William Ross State High 2 km · Southern Cross Catholic 2.1 km · Pimlico State High School 2.1 km · Hermit Park State School 2.1 km · Townsville Grammar Junior School 2.2 km
Groceries: Waterleaf 1.9 km · Coles 2.3 km · Coles 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · Woolworths 3 km
Parks and reserves: Sherriff Park 850 m · Riverside Park - Ross River Bikeway 1 km · Murray Park 1 km · Wes Barrett Park 1.1 km · Mindham Park 1.2 km · River Walk 1.3 km · Corcoran Park 1.3 km · 5 Tree Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rosslea, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Rainbow Lorikeet · Peaceful Dove · Magpie-lark · White-gaped Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rosslea, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslea here | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Mysterton | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Idalia | 4,563 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Mundingburra | 3,594 | — | 4/10 | 20% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Oonoonba | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Pimlico | 2,557 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4812 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rosslea profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $275 a week, and about 58% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,600 people to 1,903. It sits about 1108 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Rosslea vs Mysterton · Rosslea vs Idalia.
Nearby guides: Mysterton · Idalia · Mundingburra · Hermit Park · Oonoonba · Pimlico.
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