Rosemount

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

Rosemount's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 1,890 people. This reflects an increase of 39 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,851 people in Rosemount statistical area (Lv2). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 1,885 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Rosemount has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 are applied where utilized. Population projections indicate a population increase just below the median of national regional areas, with Rosemount expected to grow by 261 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 18.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Rosemount recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Rosemount has averaged approximately 8 new dwelling approvals per year. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 40 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 5.3 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $540,000. In FY-26, there have been $2.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character.

Compared to Rest of Qld, Rosemount records around 60% of building activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers construct more detached housing than implied by the existing pattern (79.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 358 people, reflecting Rosemount's quiet, low activity development environment. By 2041, Rosemount is projected to grow by approximately 353 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Rosemount has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Summer Breeze Estate, Nambour Place Revitalisation Project, Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, and Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Rosemount ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Rosemount has a skilled workforce with significant representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025966 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Rosemount is somewhat lower at 55.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 1.8% versus the regional average of 4.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the year to September 2025, Rosemount's labour force decreased by 2.4%, alongside a 1.8% employment decline, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7%. State-level data to 25-Nov-2025 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosemount's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Rosemount's median income is $48,184 and average income is $60,458. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $52,959 (median) and $66,449 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%. According to the 2021 Census, Rosemount's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 28th and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 25.9% of residents (489 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with surrounding regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 33rd percentile. Rosemount's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation shows that Rosemount's dwelling structure comprised 79.2% houses and 20.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemount was at 42.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (49.3%) or rented (8.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosemount was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,777 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Rosemount was recorded at $420, substantially above the national figure of $375 but lower than Non-Metro Qld's $385.

Rosemount has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.4% of all households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 23.4% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

Educational achievement in Rosemount places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Rosemount Trail's educational qualifications trail Australian benchmarks, with 22.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (29.4%).

A substantial 24.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Rosemount is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Rosemount faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~966 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 63.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.0% across Rest of Qld. The area has 26.1% of residents aged 65 and over (493 people), which is higher than the 18.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Rosemount ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosemount, surveyed in the year 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 82.5% of its residents born in Australia, 91.2% being Australian citizens, and 95.8% speaking English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.4% of Rosemount's population compared to 46.0% in the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top groups were English (32.9%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (11.2%).

Some notable differences existed in the representation of Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.6%), German (5.2% vs 5.1%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 1.0%) groups.

Rosemount hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Rosemount's median age is 47 years, which is notably higher than Rest of Qld's 41 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented in Rosemount at 10.2%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.2% to 12.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 10.9%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Rosemount's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 79 people (53%) from 151 to 231. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.