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Rosslyn QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rosslyn QLD is 613 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosslyn is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Rosslyn is $329 per week ($1,426 per month). Rosslyn has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosslyn has a population density of 136.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rosslyn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosslyn is $1,950.

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Rosslyn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rosslyn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

#3271 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$329/wk

$1,426 per month

#3931 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rosslyn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (312) Female 49.2% (302)

Population Density

136.3

people per km²

613 people · 4.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,227

Family income/wk

Rosslyn 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rosslyn Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

54.2% 96 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 81 dwellings

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

Rosslyn Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Rosslyn Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Catholic

24.7%

Anglican

16.9%

Not stated

8.5%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.8%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosslyn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Rosslyn Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 170 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 114 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 8 people

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Not in labour force

37.6% 176 people

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

Rosslyn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Bachelor Degree

24.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

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

Rosslyn Occupation

Professionals

27.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.8%

Managers

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Labourers

4.7%

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

Rosslyn Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Health

14.4%

Education

14.4%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Information Technology

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Rosslyn Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosslyn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosslyn Marital Status

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Married

61.3% 315

↔️

Separated

3.7% 19

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Divorced

8.6% 44

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 21

👤

Never married

22.4% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosslyn Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

29.7%

Scottish

10.7%

Irish

8.3%

German

4.9%

Other

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.0%

New Zealander

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosslyn School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

35.3%

Secondary — Catholic

25.9%

Primary — Government

11.8%

Secondary — Government

11.8%

Pre-school

9.4%

Vocational Education

5.9%

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

Rosslyn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 36

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 1,080

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

Rosslyn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.2% 71

—

Not a volunteer

84.8% 396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosslyn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

4.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosslyn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Bus

4.9%

Other

1.5%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

1.1%

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

Rosslyn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.3%

1 vehicle

29.5%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

17.5%

4+ vehicles

9.8%

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

Rosslyn Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

6.2%

3 bedrooms

30.8%

4 bedrooms

52.6%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Rosslyn Population Mobility

19.5%

moved in the last year

46.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosslyn Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,106

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosslyn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Rosslyn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosslyn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

37.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosslyn Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.0% 24

👤

Never served

95.0% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rosslyn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 44

—

Did not provide

90.7% 429

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosslyn Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

39.5%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

8.6%

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

Rosslyn When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Rosslyn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Rosslyn Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

46.1%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosslyn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

451

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Rosslyn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.5%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Blended family — no other children

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosslyn Schools

schools nearby

government

1025

avg ICSEA score

552

total students

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 552 students

1025

ICSEA

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

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Rosslyn Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,823/wk

Median Rent $329/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Rosslyn

Your weekly income

≈ $7,900/month

Median rent $329/wk

Left after rent $1,494/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Rosslyn vs State & National Average

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Pop: 307 Income: $1,695/wk Rent: $400/wk

Ravensbourne

Pop: 307 Income: $655/wk Rent: $249/wk

Cungulla

Pop: 307 Income: $575/wk Rent: $245/wk

Airville

Pop: 308 Income: $900/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 308 Income: $768/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 308 Income: $842/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosslyn

What is the population of Rosslyn QLD?

The population of Rosslyn QLD is 613 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 136.3 people per km².Rosslyn is ranked #4,707 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosslyn?

The median personal income in Rosslyn QLD is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,823 per week.Family income is $2,227 per week.Rosslyn is ranked #3,271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosslyn?

Median rent in Rosslyn QLD is $329 per week ($1,426 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosslyn ranks #3,931 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosslyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosslyn QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosslyn?

The median age in Rosslyn QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosslyn a good suburb to live in?

Rosslyn is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 613.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 32479. All dollar figures in AUD.