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 is estimated at around 1,890 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 39 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,851 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,885 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of 12 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Rosemount has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 251 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.5% 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 annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, around 40 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, about 5.3 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This demand exceeds supply, potentially leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at approximately $540,000 on average. In FY26, there have been $2.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character.

Compared to the rest of Queensland, Rosemount records about 60% of building activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile nationally, suggesting limited housing choices for buyers. Recent development consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers are constructing more detached housing than previously indicated (79.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 358 people, indicating a quiet development environment. AreaSearch estimates Rosemount will grow by 349 residents by 2041. 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Key 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 relevant.

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

Rosemount's workforce is skilled with notable representation in construction. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate was 1.5%. There were 960 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 62.8%, below Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 17.5% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction had notable concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average while transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 1.8%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.6% and employment declined by 2.0%, resulting in unemployment rate fall by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosemount's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

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

Rosemount's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.2% houses and 20.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemount stood at 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.3% and rented ones at 8.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Rosemount was $420, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Rosemount's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rosemount has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.4% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Rosemount Trail has educational qualifications that trail Australian benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 22.2% hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. The most common degree is Bachelor's at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 29.4%.

A significant 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.

Rosemount's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Rosemount's health data shows positive outcomes.

Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are standard across age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at 51% (~966 people). The most common conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and asthma (8.5%). 63.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents have above-average chronic health conditions. Rosemount has 26.2% aged 65 and over (495 people), higher than the state's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, ranking higher nationally than the general population.

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

Rosemount's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Rosemount, comprising 52.4% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.9%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (11.2%).

Notably, Welsh (0.8%) was overrepresented in Rosemount compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as were German (5.2% vs 4.7%) and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.9%).

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 and older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Rosemount has a notably over-represented 75-84 cohort (10.5%) and an under-represented 25-34 age group (8.2%). Between 2021 and now, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1 year to 47. The 15-24 age group has grown from 10.2% to 12.4%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.9% to 10.3% and the 65-74 group dropped from 13.9% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for Rosemount in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 76 residents to reach 231, while the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to decline.