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Rosenthal Heights has an estimated 2,939 residents, up from 2,664 at the 2021 Census — a change of 275 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. 166 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. Density is about 42 people per 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Rosenthal Heights records an estimated population of approximately 2,939 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 275 people (10.3%) from the 2,664 people documented at the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined from an estimated resident count of 2,908 established via the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 166 validated new addresses post-Census. With 41 persons per square kilometer, population density remains low and offers spacious living. Surpassing both its wider SA4 region (5.0%) and the local SA3 area, the suburb of Rosenthal Heights's 10.3% expansion stands out as a regional benchmark, predominantly fueled by interstate migration which accounted for around 68.0% of total recent gains.
SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch, transitioning to Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers) for post-2032 horizons or uncovered sectors. To account for the lack of age breakdowns in state figures, proportional age weightings derived from the 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS series (2022 baseline) are applied. Looking ahead demographically, long-term expansion is projected slightly below Australia's non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 estimates indicating the suburb of Rosenthal Heights will gain 154 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 4.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
129 new dwellings have been approved in Rosenthal Heights over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 61, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that roughly 25 residential dwellings secure approval annually in Rosenthal Heights, totalling 129 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 61 recorded to date in FY-25. An average influx of 1.8 new residents per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights balanced demand and supply, which has further improved to 0.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to provide greater buyer choice. Average building construction costs stand at $415,000, sitting below the broader regional standard and delivering cost-effective options, alongside modest commercial activity with $742,000 in approvals registered this financial year.
Per capita construction in Rosenthal Heights exceeds the Rest of Qld standard by 149.0%, well above national averages and signaling strong builder interest. New residential work comprises 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% attached dwellings, introducing diverse medium-density alternatives alongside traditional family properties. This pivot contrasts with the established stock of 98.0% houses, reflecting tighter land supply and shifts in buyer affordability and lifestyle choices, while the ratio of roughly 60 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a growing residential market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, Rosenthal Heights is anticipated to expand by 123 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential construction trends suggest new housing supply will comfortably accommodate demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and facilitating potential growth beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rosenthal Heights, worth an estimated $2.89 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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 growth and property markets are heavily shaped by planning initiatives and capital projects, with AreaSearch noting 8 key developments in the vicinity. Major undertakings include The Crossroads Development, Aleva Estate Residential Development, The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision, and Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project.
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Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
The Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline project involves the design and construction of a dedicated recycled water distribution pipeline network to deliver high-quality treated effluent from the local wastewater treatment plant directly to industrial lots within the Warwick Industrial Estate. The infrastructure will provide reliable non-potable water supplies for manufacturing, cooling, and processing operations while preserving drinking water security for the broader Southern Downs region.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to deliver modernised livestock selling facilities, addressing animal welfare and workplace health and safety standards. The 7.5 million AUD upgrade features 120 selling pens, 35 holding pens, overhead agent catwalks, new loading ramps, water troughs, and site safety improvements.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Major upgrade of the aging Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant which has reached end of life. The project involves full design and renewal of the treatment facility using the latest technology to ensure capacity for growth, improved reliability, and compliance with changing environmental standards. Having completed the concept design, detailed design of the WWTP is currently underway before construction contractors are engaged.
1,554 residents of Rosenthal Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,581. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,682, about 125% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Rosenthal Heights features a well-rounded workforce across white- and blue-collar roles, supported by essential services, an unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated yearly jobs growth of 2.8% per AreaSearch data. There are 1,554 residents employed as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 2.1% lower than Regional Qld's 3.9%, alongside a standard participation rate of 66.7% (compared to 64.2% in Regional Qld). A modest 6.0% of workers operated from home at the Census, factoring in pandemic lockdown conditions. Local workforce participation is strongest within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing concentration running at 2.1 times the regional standard.
Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for only 5.1% of employment, trailing the 8.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Operating with 1.0 workers for every resident as of the Census, the locality serves as a net employment destination, drawing labor from neighboring communities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.8% and the workforce expanded by 3.3%, lifting unemployment by 0.6 percentage points (compared to Regional Qld's 0.1% jobs growth, 0.3% labor force gain, and 0.1 percentage points unemployment increase). Nationally, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years; applying these industry-weighted patterns to Rosenthal Heights suggests local gains of 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (calculated for illustrative purposes without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosenthal Heights is $1,574 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $754 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,666 a year against an average of $62,174. 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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ATO postcode-level data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $53,666 and an average of $62,174 for the suburb of Rosenthal Heights, placing it below national levels compared to Regional Qld's $53,146 median and $66,593 average. Adjusting for 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $59,762 (median) and $69,237 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed family, household, and personal earnings moderately between the 39th and 39th percentiles. About 38.6% of residents (1,134 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings tier, aligned with 31.7% regionally; residents retain 87.6% after housing expenses, with disposable income at the 45th percentile and SEIFA income rankings placing the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosenthal Heights had 904 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $338 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that separate houses make up 97.9% of housing stock in Rosenthal Heights, with 2.1% classified as semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings, contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright ownership reaches 40.2% (exceeding regional benchmarks), while 40.0% of homes carry a mortgage and 19.7% are rented. Typical monthly mortgage repayments stand at $1,400, and weekly median rent is $338, both well below Regional Qld ($1,655 and $345) and national benchmarks ($1,863 and $375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosenthal Heights counted 904 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 997 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 80.6% of all households, broken down into couples without children (35.4%), couples with children (34.0%), and single parent families (10.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.4%, made up of lone person households (17.7%) and group households (2.0%). Average household size is 2.7 people, exceeding the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Rosenthal Heights hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 32.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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University attainment in the area stands at 16.8%, sitting below the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and presenting scope for educational development. Tertiary credentials include bachelor degrees at 12.9%, postgraduate qualifications at 2.0%, and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (32.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 31.1% of residents currently attending educational institutions. This comprises 12.8% enrolled in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 2.8% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rosenthal Heights means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Rosenthal Heights contains 7 public transit stops accommodating bus routes, with 1 individual routes delivering 12 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favorable, with an average distance of 392 meters from local residences. Commuting is outwardly directed with private vehicles dominating at 96%, supported by an above-average vehicle rate of 1.9 per dwelling, while 6.0% worked from home as at the 2021 Census. Transit services operate at an average rate of 1 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.9% of residents in Rosenthal Heights report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 for Rosenthal Heights residents align closely with nationwide trends across mortality and standard illness rates across age groups, while private health insurance adoption is modest, covering around 52% of the population (~1,523 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, recorded among 8.8 and 8.2% of residents respectively, whereas 67.9% reported no long-term health ailments (compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld). Working-age wellbeing mirrors wider benchmarks, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 21.6% of the population (634 people), tracking higher than Regional Qld's 20.3% with overall metrics aligning to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rosenthal Heights is largely Australian-born, at 91.7% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (30.3%). 4.0% 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 in Rosenthal Heights sits below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 91.7%, citizens comprising 87.8%, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 66.4% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Ancestry records show the leading backgrounds in Rosenthal Heights are Australian at 31.7% (above the 26.5% regional mark), English at 30.3%, and Irish at 10.5%. Other ancestries with elevated local representation include Scottish at 8.5% (versus 7.8% regionally), German at 5.6% (versus 4.7%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.0% (versus 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosenthal Heights is 40. 24.5% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Rosenthal Heights tracks closely with Regional Qld, showing a maximum variance of only 3.4 percentage points across broad age tiers. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 40, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at that time. Seniors and retirees (65+) increased from 19.4% to an estimated 21.6% post-Census, while residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to lead growth to 2041 with an increase of 111 (17%) to 761, offsetting contractions across younger cohorts, middle-aged groups, and young retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosenthal Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 166 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,664 at the 2021 Census → 2,939 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 (SAL32473). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.