Wulguru - Roseneath

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

Wulguru-Roseneath's population is approximately 6,345 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,091. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 6,345 in June 2024 and an additional 48 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 99 persons per square kilometer. Wulguru-Roseneath's 4.2% population growth since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 6.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 47.7% to overall population gains recently, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth in Australia's non-metropolitan areas; the area is expected to increase by 5 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total 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 five dwelling approvals over the period from 2016-2020, with an average of one annual approval. This low development level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures may vary significantly due to the small number of approvals.

Compared to the Rest of Qld and national patterns, Wulguru-Roseneath has much lower development activity. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the region is projected to add five residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, Queensland Resources Common User Facility, Iluka, and Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment drivers in Wulguru - Roseneath are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Wulguru - Roseneath has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%. As of September 2025, 2,318 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of Qld's by 2.7% points (4.1%). Workforce participation is lower at 45.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, retail trade.

Public administration & safety has a higher share than the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented (0.6% vs. Rest of Qld's 4.5%). Some residents commute elsewhere for work. Over Sep 2024-Sep 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.2%, but employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%. State-level data shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% by Nov 25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates. Applying these to Wulguru - Roseneath's mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Wulguru - Roseneath SA2's median income among taxpayers was $47,414 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $55,771 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld's of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,047 (median) and $63,573 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Wulguru - Roseneath ranked modestly, between the 30th and 36th 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

Wulguru - Roseneath's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared 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 ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in the area was $283, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Wulguru - Roseneath's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 28.5% and group households making up 3.5% of the total. 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 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (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

Analysis shows 29 active public transport stops operating within Wulguru-Roseneath area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 186 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 327 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Wulguru - Roseneath. Both younger and older age groups show high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low at 48% (~3020 people), compared to 53.3% in Rest of Qld, and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (9.9%). Conversely, 62.8% report being free from medical ailments, lower than Rest of Qld's 67.8%. As of 2021, 18.0% (~1144 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than Rest of Qld's 14.9%. Senior health outcomes largely mirror the general population's 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 August 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens (73.1%), born in Australia (91.6%), and speaking English only at home (96.0%). Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of the population, compared to 52.7% in Rest of Qld.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (29.3%), English (28.9%), and Irish (9.3%) were the top three groups. Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.5%, compared to 5.0% regionally, along with German at 4.1% (vs 4.0%) and Scottish at 8.0% (vs 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 make up 15.9% of the population, while those aged 5-14 comprise 9.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 12.7% to 13.6%, while the 15-24 cohort has decreased from 12.0% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wulguru - Roseneath's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to rise from 133 to 246 people (an increase of 112, or 84%). Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 76% of total population growth. Conversely, the 45-54 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.