Wulguru - Roseneath

Wulguru - Roseneath has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Wulguru-Roseneath's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,345. This figure reflects a growth of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,091. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 6,345 in June 2024 and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 99 persons per square kilometer. Wulguru-Roseneath's growth rate of 4.2% since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 6.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 47.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 5 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 0.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wulguru - Roseneath according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wulguru - Roseneath had minimal residential development activity with 1 dwelling approval annually on average over the five-year period ending in 20XX. This resulted in a total of 5 dwellings approved during this time. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects. Compared to the rest of Queensland and national patterns, Wulguru - Roseneath has much lower development activity.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wulguru - Roseneath is projected to add 5 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wulguru - Roseneath has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, Queensland Resources Common User Facility, Iluka, and Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion. The following details projects likely most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Wulguru - Roseneath face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Wulguru - Roseneath has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment. Essential services sectors are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 7.2%.

As of June 2025, 2,311 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 45.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over June 2024 to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.0%, employment declined by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and unemployment rise by 0.2%. State-level data shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of Nov-25, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wulguru - Roseneath's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Wulguru - Roseneath SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $47,414. The average income stood at $55,771 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of Qld's median and average incomes were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $54,047 and the average income around $63,573, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wulguru - Roseneath rank modestly, between the 30th and 36th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.3% of locals (2,112 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses.

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

The dwelling structure in Wulguru - Roseneath, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wulguru - Roseneath stood at 33.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.4% and rented dwellings at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in the area was $283, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Wulguru - Roseneath's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Wulguru - Roseneath has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.0% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 28.5% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Wulguru - Roseneath faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 7.1% and certificates at 23.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 41.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.5% in primary education, 12.6% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wulguru - Roseneath has 29 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two distinct routes that together facilitate 186 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 327 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 26 daily trips, translating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

The health data for Wulguru - Roseneath shows significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% (around 3,020 people), compared to 53.3% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.3%. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (9.9%).

About 62.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,144 people), higher than the 14.9% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligned with the overall population's health profile.

Wulguru - Roseneath is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wulguru-Roseneath, surveyed in 2016, had low cultural diversity with 73.1% citizens, 91.6% Australian-born, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 53.9%, slightly higher than the regional average of 52.7%. The top ancestral groups were Australian (29.3%), English (28.9%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (6.5%) and German (4.1%) groups were relatively overrepresented compared to the region, while Scottish (8.0%) was slightly higher than the regional average of 7.7%.

Wulguru - Roseneath's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wulguru - Roseneath is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.9%, while those aged 5-14 are smaller at 9.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has grown from 12.7% to 13.6%, while the 15-24 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Wulguru - Roseneath's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 112 people (84%) from 133 to 246. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45-54 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.