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Wulguru - Roseneath has an estimated 6,406 residents, up from 6,091 at the 2021 Census — a change of 315 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.5% of that increase. That puts 101 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch evaluates the population of Wulguru - Roseneath at approximately 6,406 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 315 people (5.2%) compared with the 6,091 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,403 as of June 2025 alongside 50 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a population density of 100 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space as well as capacity for future expansion. The post-census increase of 5.2% in Wulguru - Roseneath trails the broader SA4 region (7.2%) by only 2.0 percentage points, highlighting sound expansion metrics.
Inbound movement from interstate served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 66.5% of recent gains, while natural increase and overseas migration also provided positive support. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as a base year, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories excluded from that series or extending beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modelling released in 2023 (founded on 2021 data) is referenced. Because the state dataset omits cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch aligns age brackets using proportionate weighting from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 with 2022 baseline data). Anticipated demographic patterns point toward lower quartile growth relative to non-metropolitan benchmarks across Australia, with latest annual ERP totals indicating an addition of 45 persons by 2041, representing a 0.7% overall rise across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Wulguru - Roseneath remain subdued, averaging 1 new dwellings annually (totalling 6 approvals over five years). Modest building activity of this nature regularly typifies rural environments where demand for housing is limited and construction is constrained by infrastructure and local requirements. Given these restrained approval volumes, annual rates and comparisons are subject to notable variance from single development projects. Building activity across Wulguru - Roseneath tracks well behind the Rest of Qld, while also falling short of national norms. Furthermore, all recent construction has centred on separate houses, prioritising family residences designed for buyers seeking space and a rural setting.
Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate an increase of 42 residents in Wulguru - Roseneath leading into 2041. Ongoing construction appears aligned with upcoming demographic requirements, fostering balanced conditions without creating intense pricing tension.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wulguru - Roseneath, worth an estimated $215 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.27 billion. 14 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and national security. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and regional trajectory are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by developments including the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, the Queensland Resources Common User Facility, Iluka, and the Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion, with prime initiatives outlined below.
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SunHQ Hydrogen Hub
Renewable hydrogen production and refuelling hub at the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery precinct featuring a 1 MW PEM electrolyser powered by the co-located Sun Metals Solar Farm, with compression, storage and dispensing infrastructure to supply Ark Energy/Townsville Logistics heavy vehicles and third-party users (up to ~155,000 kg p.a.).
Queensland Resources Common User Facility
Australian-first critical minerals processing test facility being developed by the Queensland Government at Cleveland Bay Industrial Park, Townsville. The facility will enable demonstration-scale processing trials, initially for vanadium with future capability for cobalt, rare earth elements and other critical minerals. Construction and commissioning are progressing with Sedgman as managing contractor, with opening targeted for late 2026.
Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion
Multi-stage expansion of Wulguru Group's 17 hectare Stuart manufacturing and engineering facility. Stage 1, including an 8,500 sqm heavy fabrication workshop, 2,000 sqm paint and blast facility and new head office, was completed in 2025. Stage 2 has development approval and will deliver rail wagon maintenance, locomotive maintenance, rail wheel workshop and rolling stock paint and blast facilities. The balance of the site is currently being developed with operations targeted during 2027.
Iluka
Masterplanned residential community to be delivered over 10 stages in Wulguru, Townsville. Promoted by PointCorp as large, mostly level lots with ocean views in proximity to Townsville CBD, hospital, ADF base, and James Cook University.
GEON Build-to-Rent at Fairfield & Co
Large-scale Build-To-Rent (BTR) project at Fairfield & Co, comprising two 12-storey apartment towers with 294 apartments and ground floor retail/commercial spaces. GEON plans North Queensland's first build-to-rent development featuring two towers, 294 apartments, and retail spaces at Fairfield & Co site. Part of the $125 million mixed-use Fairfield & Co precinct. Has received formal development approval from Townsville City Council.
Riverway Arts Centre and Library
Modern cultural facility providing community access to arts, library services, and cultural programs along the scenic Ross River precinct.
Fairfield Business Precinct
Built business park within the Fairfield Precinct at Idalia, Townsville. Offers freehold and lease opportunities adjacent to major retailers including Bunnings and the Fairfield Central shopping centre. Tenants in the precinct include Liberty Fuel, Reece Plumbing, Bridgestone and Containers for Change. Ingenta indicates one prime allotment (Lot 2, 2/67 Lakeside Drive) remains for sale.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Upgrade
Upgrade of Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive) to dual lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge, including intersection upgrades at Gartrell Drive, Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fairfield Waters Drive, and Kokoda Street. Aims to improve safety, increase capacity, and reduce congestion.
2,261 residents of Wulguru - Roseneath are employed, from a labour force of 2,427. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 43.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour profile across Wulguru - Roseneath spans both professional and manual occupations, maintaining solid representation in core community services alongside an unemployment rate of 6.8%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,261, with the local jobless rate sitting 2.9% higher than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, while labour force engagement stands considerably lower (43.9% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld). According to Census records, just 4.9% of workers operated from home, though period conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind. Employment among local residents is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as retail trade.
The community demonstrates an exceptionally high concentration in public administration & safety, capturing a share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of the workforce, trailing the 4.5% observed in Regional Qld. Although local positions exist, a comparison of Census resident workers against local jobs suggests significant outbound commuting. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, the available workforce contracted by 1.9% and overall jobs decreased by 2.7%, driving unemployment up by 0.7 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise 0.1%, the workforce expand 0.3%, and unemployment increase 0.1 percentage points. National employment outlooks issued by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future demand within Wulguru - Roseneath. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local sector distribution to estimate prospective trajectories. Across the country, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry performance varies widely. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment profile of Wulguru - Roseneath indicates potential local increases of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without adjusting for local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wulguru - Roseneath is $1,421 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,359 a year against an average of $58,165. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Compilations by AreaSearch of postcode ATO returns for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings of $49,359 in the Wulguru - Roseneath SA2, alongside a mean of $58,165. These figures sit below countrywide benchmarks and trail the respective Regional Qld medians and means of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% following financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $54,966 (median) and $64,773 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual income tiers in a moderate bracket between the 30th and 36th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier forms the largest segment, encompassing 33.3% of individuals (2,133 people), which closely mirrors the 31.7% registered across the wider region. After servicing housing obligations, 86.4% of funds remain available for general expenditure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wulguru - Roseneath had 1,937 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $283 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in Wulguru - Roseneath consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (including townhouses, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership mirrored Regional Qld at 33.9%, while the remaining stock was held under a mortgage (36.4%) or occupied by tenants (29.7%). Typical monthly home loan repayments were $1,300, sitting well under the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent stood at $283 against $345 regionally.
Compared to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the $1,863 national mark, and rental costs track well beneath the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wulguru - Roseneath counted 1,937 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,037 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 68.0%, comprising 27.7% couples without children, 24.1% couples with children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 32.0%, dominated by single-person households at 28.5% and group arrangements at 3.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly under the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.3% of adults in Wulguru - Roseneath hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 191 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 841 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels present noticeable gaps, with tertiary degree holders (11.3%) trailing well behind the 30.4% recorded across Australia as a whole, highlighting an area that could benefit from targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 8.3%, alongside graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training remains prominent, with 30.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (23.7%) and advanced diplomas (7.1%). Learning engagement remains robust across the community, with 41.2% of individuals attending educational institutions. This comprises 15.5% in primary schools, 12.6% in secondary schools, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Wulguru - Roseneath reaches 33 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within Wulguru - Roseneath encompasses 33 active transport stops featuring bus connectivity. Operations across 2 individual routes provide 186 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains convenient, with the typical distance from dwellings to the nearest boarding point averaging 306 meters. Because the locality is mostly residential, the vast majority of workers commute outwards, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice at 94%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 4.9% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all operating routes, schedule frequency averages 26 trips per day, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
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62.8% of residents in Wulguru - Roseneath report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Wulguru - Roseneath show notable vulnerabilities according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness patterns, with typical medical ailments evident across both older and younger demographics, while private medical coverage covers approximately 48% of the community (~3,087 people). This trails the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns locally, affecting 10.3 and 9.9% of the population, whereas 62.8% indicated having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health burdens. Residents aged 65 and over represent 18.5% of the community (1,183 people), sitting below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld. Senior health metrics show ongoing challenges while maintaining national standings comparable to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wulguru - Roseneath is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) and English (28.9%). 6.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures within Wulguru - Roseneath track below broader averages, with Australian-born citizens comprising 91.6% of residents, Australian citizenship held by 73.1%, and 96.0% communicating purely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, claimed by 53.9% of residents in Wulguru - Roseneath, slightly exceeding the 52.2% seen throughout Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the most frequently reported backgrounds in Wulguru - Roseneath are Australian (29.3%), English (28.9%), and Irish (9.3%). Other cultural representations show noticeable variations, with Australian Aboriginal background standing elevated at 6.5% (against 3.9% regionally), Scottish at 8.0% (versus 7.8%), and German ancestry accounting for 4.1% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wulguru - Roseneath is 39. 26.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Wulguru - Roseneath leans noticeably toward younger brackets. Projections to August 2026 indicate that 31.5% of the local population falls into the 25 - 44 age category, compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while children and youth aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.5% compared to 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 39, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the most distinct expansion occurred within the 65+ retiree and senior bracket, growing from 16.6% to an estimated 18.5%.
Heading toward 2041, senior cohorts are expected to see the strongest growth, adding 259 residents (22%) to reach 1,442, whereas younger demographics and middle-aged cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wulguru - Roseneath
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,091 at the 2021 Census → 6,406 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (318021491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.