Rosewood

Rosewood lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Rosewood's population was around 16,677 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,460 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,217 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,987 in June 2024 and an additional 772 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 24 persons per square kilometer. Rosewood's growth of 17.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. However, these state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings inline with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic trends predict exceptional growth, placing Rosewood in the top 10 percent of national areas. The area is expected to grow by 23,200 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 135.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rosewood was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Rosewood recorded approximately 206 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,033 homes. As of FY-26, 53 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.5 new residents annually, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $298,000.

This financial year, $39.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rosewood records 60.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. Rosewood reflects a developing area with around 64 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that Rosewood will gain approximately 22,510 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Rosewood has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 84 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include South East Queensland Intermodal Terminal Capacity, Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area, Dawn Walloon, and Western Ipswich Bypass Proposal, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Rosewood has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Rosewood's workforce comprises an equal mix of white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well-represented. Its unemployment rate stands at 4.0%, matching Greater Brisbane's figure, and it has seen a 4.0% employment growth over the past year. As of September 2025, 7681 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate in line with Greater Brisbane's but lower workforce participation (60.8% vs.

70.8%). Only 13.1% work from home, though Covid-19 impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction, with a notable concentration in the former at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented (4.5% vs.

Greater Brisbane's 8.9%). Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons of working population to local population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, labour force by 3.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosewood's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population changes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Rosewood SA2's median income among taxpayers was $57,423 in the financial year ending June 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $65,679 during this period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799 in the same year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Rosewood SA2 would be approximately $63,114 (median) and $72,188 (average) by that date. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Rosewood rank modestly, between the 40th and 40th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 33.9% of the population (5,653 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses.

Rosewood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rosewood's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosewood stood at 33.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.4% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Rosewood was $300, lower than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Rosewood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Rosewood has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households are the majority, making up 75.3% of all households. They include couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 30.8%, and single parent families at 12.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households at 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6 people.

Educational outcomes in Rosewood fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 34.2%. Educational participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in primary education, 11.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rosewood has 24 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 different routes, collectively providing 1,062 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1563 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Rosewood's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosewood is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Rosewood faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,655 people), slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.2%) and arthritis (9.9%), with 63.1% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population health is particularly challenging due to elevated chronic condition rates. Rosewood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.0%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

The latest Census data sees Rosewood placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosewood's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.8% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The majority religion in Rosewood is Christianity, which makes up 52.5% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. For ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (32.4%), English (30.6%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notably, German (7.3%) and Australian Aboriginal (3.7%) populations in Rosewood are higher than regional averages of 4.2% and 2.1%, respectively, while Dutch representation is slightly higher at 1.4%.

Rosewood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Rosewood has a median age of 38 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years shows strong representation in Rosewood at 12.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Rosewood at 12.8%. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.0% of Rosewood's population. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 14.3% to 12.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rosewood's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 158%, with an increase of 3,338 people, reaching a total of 5,446 from its previous figure of 2,107.