Wulguru - Roseneath
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Wulguru-Roseneath's population is 6,345 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,091. The growth reflects an estimated resident population of 6,345 in June 2024 and 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 99 persons per square kilometer. Wulguru-Roseneath's 4.2% growth since census compares with the SA4 region's 6.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 47.7% of overall population gains recently, while overseas and interstate migration also positively impacted growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data but without age category splits. Future population growth is anticipated to be lower quartile for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 5 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 0.1% over 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 from 20xx to 20xx, totalling 5 dwellings. This low level of development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that such low approval numbers can result in considerable variation in yearly growth figures due to individual projects.

Compared to the Rest of Qld, Wulguru - Roseneath had much lower development activity during this period. Nationally, development activity was also higher than in Wulguru - Roseneath.

Future projections indicate that Wulguru - Roseneath is expected 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, Queensland Resources Common User Facility, Iluka, and Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion. The following list details those likely to be 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 collar and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 7.2%. There are 2,311 residents employed, which is 3.2% higher than Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower 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.

Public administration & safety has a higher share here than the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. 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 comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and unemployment rise by 0.2%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but localised projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates. Applying these projections to Wulguru - Roseneath's mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 6.1%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Wulguru - Roseneath's median income among taxpayers was $47,414 and the average income stood at $55,771 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 respectively. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,966 (median) and $62,302 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wulguru - Roseneath ranked modestly, between the 30th and 37th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 33.3% of locals (2,112 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remained for other expenses.

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

In Wulguru - Roseneath, as per the latest Census, 90.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differed from Non-Metro Qld's composition of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wulguru - Roseneath stood at 33.9%, with mortgaged properties at 36.4% and rented ones 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, mortgage repayments were higher at $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 constitute 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 Queensland 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 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is high at 41.2%, including 15.5% in primary education, 12.6% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education. The area has educational provision including Enkindle Village School - Wulguru Campus and Wulguru State School, serving a total of 191 students. Educational conditions vary across Wulguru - Roseneath. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 3.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates 29 active public transport stops in operation within the Wulguru-Roseneath area. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with two individual routes collectively providing 186 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transportation, typically located approximately 327 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages around 26 trips per day across all routes, resulting in about six 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in the Wulguru - Roseneath area. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Only approximately 48% (~3020 people) have private health cover, lower than Rest of Qld's 53.3%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.3% and 9.9% respectively. However, 62.8% report being free from medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 67.8%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.0% (1144 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 14.9%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's health profile, presenting some challenges.

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 a low cultural diversity with 73.1% citizens, 91.6% born in Australia, 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 three ancestry groups were Australian (29.3%), English (28.9%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (6.5%) and German (4.1%) were slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.0% and 4.0%, respectively. Scottish ancestry was also slightly higher at 8.0%.

Wulguru - Roseneath's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Wulguru-Roseneath is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows a prominent group of 25-34 year-olds at 15.9%, while the 5-14 group is 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 reveal significant shifts: the 85+ age cohort is projected to rise by 112 people (84%), from 133 to 246. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 76% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.