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Crows Nest - Rosalie has an estimated 9,899 residents, up 7.9% since the 2021 Census, with 96 projects tracked in the area around Crows Nest - Rosalie.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Crows Nest - Rosalie Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 111 kilometres west-northwest of the Brisbane CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 9,899, an increase of 724 people (7.9%) from the 9,175 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP, meaning Estimated Resident Population) of 9,824 as of June 2025, together with 457 Validated New Addresses added since the Census date. Market conditions are shaped by strong outright home ownership, affordable housing options and a focus on detached housing. Families tend to have above-average numbers of children, a high proportion are married, and the area has a notable agricultural employment base.
The area has a high share of mature and retirement-age Australians, many of them couples without children. Education levels are typically lower and income sits in the lower quartile. Significant infrastructure and major project spending is planned that should drive performance and demand, and population growth has been moderate.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 7,766 in 2001 and 9,824 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,899 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 15.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $400 - 799, 28.5%.
Crows Nest - Rosalie ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 79th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Crows Nest - Rosalie is $328 a week, for the 12 months to Jun 2026 and 51% below Regional Qld.
51% below Regional Qld on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $282 in 2017, $328 in 2022. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $328 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $328 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Darling Downs - East | $499 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Darling Downs - Maranoa | $491 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional Qld | $670 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $672 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 26 tracked applications: 18 approved, 4 under assessment, 4 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 96 projects in and around Crows Nest - Rosalie, 34 of them under construction.
A $270 million project to upgrade the Cressbrook Dam, including spillway improvements and structural enhancements, to ensure long-term…
110MW solar photovoltaic farm with approximately 430,000 solar panels across 250 hectares.
Queens Park Estates is a 204 lot residential subdivision on the northside of Toowoomba at Meringandan West, close to the new $1.3Bn…
Residential subdivision delivering 114 lots in stages 8-10 of the Highfields North Estate in Kleinton, near Highfields.
Wirraglen is a 36 hectare masterplanned residential community by Hallmark Property at Highfields.
Residential subdivision development offering large lots averaging 900 square meters, with infrastructure including sewerage, town water…
Highfields Library and Community Facility at 32 O'Brien Road, Highfields, delivered by Toowoomba Regional Council as part of the Highfields…
Premium residential estate in the heart of Highfields featuring over 200 home sites with scenic views over the Bunya Mountains, tree-lined…
Comprehensive upgrade of key transport corridors in Highfields including the delivery of multi-lane roundabouts at the Highfields, Kratzke…
Contemporary farmhouse-inspired over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 23 hectares with panoramic views of the Bunya and Gowrie mountains…
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Estimated completion year of the 46 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2023 1, 2024 0, 2025 3, 2026 10, 2027 10, 2028 9, 2029 5, 2030 1, 2031 3, 2032 1, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 2. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 26 substantial development applications lodged in and around Crows Nest - Rosalie over the past 5 years, 8 in the last 12 months; 4 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 3, 2023 6, 2024 5, 2025 5, 2026 (to Oct) 7.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 26 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 67th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 54 | ABS building approvals | 61st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 18 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 include: Queens Park Estates (Construction); Highfields North Estate Stages 8-10 (Completed); Akora Highfields (Construction); Kilalah Park Estate (Construction); and GemLife Highfields Heights (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, and Health & Medical, among others.
While specific investment values are not publicly disclosed for all projects impacting the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, the area shows active development across multiple infrastructure categories within 15km.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Crows Nest - Rosalie among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 area has seen 151 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2's current population of 9,899 has been supported by 54 approvals on average over recent years.
The Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has seen 5.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.3 approvals in Regional Qld. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 149 people in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, compared to one for every 152 in Regional Qld.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 54, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has grown by approximately 670 people, while 269 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Crows Nest - Rosalie has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,899 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 13th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 9,175 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 724 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3,250.69 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,899 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,824 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The crows nest - rosalie sa2 has added approximately 724 people and shown a 7.89% increase from the 9,175 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is estimated at 3 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (88.3%), Overseas migration (11.7%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 88.3% of overall population gains.
Crows Nest - Rosalie ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 18.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 44.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 50 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 at 50 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 50 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 50 years as at August 2026, Crows Nest - Rosalie is 9 years older than the Regional Qld 2021 Census average (41 years) and 12 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 compared to the Regional Qld region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 15.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 compared to the Regional Qld region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional Qld. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (3.4% vs 2.3%) and 75-84 year-olds (10.3% vs 7.1%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.2% vs 12.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.6% of the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 29.5% of the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,654 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $59,308 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,109 | 2021 Census, weekly | 7th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $547 | 2021 Census, weekly | 6th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 10.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,363 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 37.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is approximately $52,113. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,654.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is approximately $63,525. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $59,308.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is approximately $52,113 compared to $60,755 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,654 and $56,722 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is approximately $63,525 compared to $76,631 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $59,308 and $71,544 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2's households (~28.5% / 981 households) is the $400 - 799 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is the $400 - 799 group, representing about 28.5% of households. In comparison, Regional Qld's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.7% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $1,109/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $1,363/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $547/wk.
The Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $48,654 and an average of $59,308 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $56,722 and average income of $71,544. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $52,113 (median) and $63,525 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $4,190 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The crows nest - rosalie sa2's disposable income is $4,190 compared to $5,480 for Regional Qld, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, Crows Nest - Rosalie has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 55.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,442 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,923 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,578 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has approximately 4,442 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.0%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement, though the very low unemployment rate of 3.0% indicates the ranking primarily reflects recent job losses rather than underlying labor market weakness.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 stands at 3.0%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Regional Qld's rate of 3.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (22.0% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.4%), and construction (9.3%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is 55.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional Qld average of 64.2%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The crows nest - rosalie sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 22.0% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 4.9, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The crows nest - rosalie sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. However, the low unemployment rate of 3.0% suggests the ranking is driven by recent job losses rather than structural weakness. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 2.7% growth, ranking 14th out of 37 regions nationally.
Crows Nest - Rosalie faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 14.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 31.2% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 43.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
14.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in Regional Qld.
43.1% of people aged 15 and over in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.2% in Regional Qld.
The crows nest - rosalie sa2 ranks in the 23th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 are: Certificate (31.2%), Bachelor Degree (11.2%), Advanced Diploma (10.9%).
28.0% of the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.6% in primary school, 9.7% in secondary school, 2.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is 956, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 587 students.
The crows nest - rosalie sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 3 combined schools.
Crows Nest - Rosalie features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.9% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 36.1% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,443 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,715 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 70.1% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 had 3,443 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.9% to an estimated 3,715 households today.
The average household size in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional Qld and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 70.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.9%), group households (3.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,414 family households, couples with children account for 23.6% of all households, couples without children at home 36.1%, and single parent families 9.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Qld, the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Regional Qld average of 1.7. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 53.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 25.4% have never married. This compares to 45.1% married and 35.6% never married across Regional Qld.
Single-person households represent 26.9% of all households in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, similar to the average for Regional Qld of 25.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.0% of households, below the Regional Qld average of 4.0%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The latest Census data sees Crows Nest - Rosalie placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 97.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.2% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 90.0% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
Crows Nest - Rosalie was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.2% of its population being citizens, 90.0% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Crows Nest - Rosalie was found to be Christianity, which makes up 63.9% of people in Crows Nest - Rosalie. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Crows Nest - Rosalie are Australian, comprising 31.3% of the population, English, comprising 30.4% of the population, and German, comprising 10.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional Qld's 4.7%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 8.1% of Crows Nest - Rosalie (vs 7.8% across Regional Qld), Australian Aboriginal at 2.7% (vs 3.9%) and Irish at 8.3% (vs 8.2%).
10.0% of the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional Qld.
2.3% of the population in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.6% in Regional Qld.
2.7% of the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 3.9% in Regional Qld.
88.2% of the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 84.9% in Regional Qld.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Crows Nest - Rosalie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 19.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 49.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 18th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $250 | 2021 Census, weekly | 13th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, 49.5% of homes are owned outright, 31.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 19.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.2% of dwellings in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 are houses.
In the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, 0.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 stands at 49.5%, compared to 33.4% in Regional Qld.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $1,300, compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is $615, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.1% of income on repayments (vs 25.3% in Regional Qld), while renters spend 22.5% of income on rent (vs 22.9% in Regional Qld).
The dwelling mix in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 consists of 96.2% detached houses, 2.1% semi-detached dwellings, 0.3% apartments, and 1.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Crows Nest - Rosalie consumes approximately 12.8% of median household income ($4,802 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Crows Nest - Rosalie show attached dwellings contributing 21% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 79% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Crows Nest - Rosalie is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 47.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 13th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 60.5% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 70.4% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
Around 47.8% of people in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Regional Qld.
In the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, 7.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.3% of people in Regional Qld require similar assistance.
8.3% of people in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.4% of the population across Regional Qld is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.3% of the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 population, while in Regional Qld, 4.2% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.0% of people in the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional Qld,4.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2, 47.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Qld sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 28 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 28th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 51 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 50 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 7th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 194 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 1 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 19.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 51 public transport stops within the Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2.
The Crows Nest - Rosalie SA2 has 50 weekly trips across 1 routes, averaging 7 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 20980 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 4.8 km away and the nearest pharmacy 8.5 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 51 stops nearby, 50 weekly trips, access rating 28 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 20 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 20th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 8.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 8.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 10.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 12.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 12.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 12.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 27.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 27.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 27.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 35.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Crows Nest - Rosalie among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
Crows Nest - Rosalie ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Crows Nest - Rosalie is $328 a week for the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Crows Nest - Rosalie has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Crows Nest - Rosalie ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, Crows Nest - Rosalie has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally.
Crows Nest - Rosalie faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Crows Nest - Rosalie features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional Qld.
The latest Census data sees Crows Nest - Rosalie placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Crows Nest - Rosalie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Crows Nest - Rosalie is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Crows Nest - Rosalie has an estimated 9,899 residents, up 7.9% since the 2021 Census, with 96 projects tracked in the area around Crows Nest - Rosalie.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Crows Nest - Rosalie.
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Crows Nest - Rosalie from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Crows Nest - Rosalie with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.