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Rolleston QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rolleston, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rolleston QLD is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rolleston is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Median rent in Rolleston is $215 per week ($932 per month). Rolleston has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rolleston has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rolleston is $975.

There were 23 recorded offences in Rolleston in 2025-26, a rate of 174 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

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Rolleston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rolleston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$974/wk

$50,648 per year

#1390 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rolleston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (65) Female 50.0% (65)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

132 people · 140.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,833

Family income/wk

Rolleston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rolleston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rolleston Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rolleston Religion

Catholic

30.4%

No Religion

23.0%

Anglican

16.3%

Not stated

12.6%

Uniting Church

8.1%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rolleston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rolleston Employment

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Employed full-time

57.3% 43 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 17 people

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Not in labour force

20.0% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Rolleston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

87.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rolleston Occupation

Managers

25.9%

Professionals

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Labourers

18.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rolleston Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Health

21.1%

Education

21.1%

Engineering

15.8%

Architecture & Building

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Rolleston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rolleston Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rolleston Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 44

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Separated

3.0% 3

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Divorced

7.1% 7

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Widowed

4.0% 4

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Never married

41.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rolleston Ancestry

Australian

39.6%

English

37.7%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

6.9%

German

3.8%

Greek

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rolleston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Catholic

27.6%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.3%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rolleston Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.4% 10

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No need for assistance

95.6% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rolleston Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.8% 28

—

Not a volunteer

69.2% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rolleston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rolleston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.7%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rolleston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.8%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

43.9%

4+ vehicles

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rolleston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.9%

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

52.2%

4 bedrooms

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rolleston Population Mobility

24.8%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rolleston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

216

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rolleston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rolleston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rolleston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.0%

Couple — no children

27.4%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

Couple — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rolleston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

3.5% 3

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Did not provide

96.5% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rolleston Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

2 children

48.3%

3 children

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Rolleston When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Rolleston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

4.6%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rolleston Household Size

1 person

36.7%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

10.2%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rolleston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rolleston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rolleston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 23 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Fraud

Traffic

Domestic Violence

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Rolleston Schools

schools nearby

government

969

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rolleston State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 45 students

969

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rolleston Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Rolleston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $1,201/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Rolleston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Dutton River

Pop: 66 Income: $966/wk Rent: $2,438/wk

Ellinjaa

Pop: 66 Income: $712/wk Rent: $260/wk

Groper Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $530/wk Rent: $200/wk

Woondum

Pop: 66 Income: $562/wk

Boyneside

Pop: 67 Income: $562/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld)

Pop: 67 Income: $512/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rolleston

What is the population of Rolleston QLD?

The population of Rolleston QLD is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Rolleston is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rolleston?

The median personal income in Rolleston QLD is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Rolleston is ranked #1,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rolleston?

Median rent in Rolleston QLD is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rolleston ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rolleston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rolleston QLD is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rolleston?

The median age in Rolleston QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rolleston a good suburb to live in?

Rolleston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 132.The median income is $974/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32462. All dollar figures in AUD.