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Rosella QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rosella QLD is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosella is $1,047 per week ($54,444 per year). Median rent in Rosella is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rosella has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosella has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosella is $1,737.

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Rosella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rosella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,047/wk

$54,444 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,737/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rosella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (39) Female 52.4% (43)

Population Density

9.5

people per km²

78 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Rosella Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rosella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.4% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.6% 10 dwellings

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

Rosella Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rosella Religion

Catholic

40.0%

Not stated

17.3%

No Religion

13.3%

Uniting Church

12.0%

Lutheran

6.7%

Anglican

5.3%

Church Christ

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosella Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

55.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Rosella Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 9 people

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Not in labour force

36.7% 22 people

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

Rosella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.6%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

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

Rosella Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

58.3%

Clerical & Administrative

41.7%

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

Rosella Field of Study

Engineering

54.5%

Management & Commerce

45.5%

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

Rosella Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (1 storey)

90.0%

Separate house

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosella Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

15.0%

$4,000+/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosella Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 33

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Divorced

4.3% 3

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Widowed

10.1% 7

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Never married

37.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosella Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

26.1%

Maltese

12.0%

Scottish

9.8%

German

6.5%

Irish

3.3%

Italian

3.3%

Welsh

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosella School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

100.0%

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

Rosella Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.3% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 128

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

Rosella Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.2% 12

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Not a volunteer

77.8% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.2%

Did not go to work

11.8%

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

Rosella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

48.0%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

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

Rosella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.0%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

36.0%

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

Rosella Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

21.5%

moved in the last 5 years

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosella Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

140

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosella Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

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

Rosella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.3%

Couple — no children

22.4%

One parent — no children under 15

15.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosella Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 5

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Did not provide

91.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosella Children Ever Born

No children

52.4%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

14.3%

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

Rosella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.6%

5–14 hours

20.7%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Rosella Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

15.6%

5 persons

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Rosella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosella Schools

schools nearby

government

949

avg ICSEA score

102

total students

Chelona State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 102 students

949

ICSEA

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

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Rosella Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,937/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Rosella

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,737/wk

Rent share 10.3%

Rosella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valley Of Lagoons

Pop: 39 Income: $850/wk

Barambah

Pop: 39 Income: $366/wk

Brush Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $604/wk Rent: $250/wk

Byee

Pop: 39 Income: $860/wk Rent: $188/wk

Cape Hillsborough

Pop: 39 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

Dunmore (Qld)

Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Rosella

Rosella vs Valley Of Lagoons →Rosella vs Barambah →Rosella vs Brush Creek →Rosella vs Byee →

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosella

What is the population of Rosella QLD?

The population of Rosella QLD is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Rosella?

The median personal income in Rosella QLD is $1,047 per week, or $54,444 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Rosella?

Median rent in Rosella QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosella QLD is $1,737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosella?

The median age in Rosella QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosella a good suburb to live in?

Rosella is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 78.The median income is $1,047/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 32470. All dollar figures in AUD.