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Population
Population growth drivers in Rosenthal Heights are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of Rosenthal Heights is around 2,943, reflecting a growth of 279 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 10.5% rise from the previous population count of 2,664. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,912 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 166 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 41 persons per square kilometer. Rosenthal Heights' growth rate exceeded that of both its SA4 region (5.0%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, Rosenthal Heights is expected to increase by just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, gaining a total of 162 persons by 2041, reflecting a 4.5% increase over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Rosenthal Heights among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide
Rosenthal Heights has seen around 19 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 98 homes. In FY26, 38 approvals have been recorded so far. Each new dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 attracted an average of 2.8 new residents per year.
The average construction cost for new homes is $374,000. This financial year has seen $742,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Rosenthal Heights has had 64.0% more new home approvals per capita. Recent construction comprises 79.0% detached dwellings and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving low density while meeting changing lifestyles' needs for diverse housing options. This shift indicates decreasing developable sites and increasing demand for affordable alternatives.
The location has approximately 102 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Rosenthal Heights to gain 131 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding forecasts.
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Infrastructure
Rosenthal Heights has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include The Crossroads Development, Aleva Estate Residential Development, The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision, and Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project. Relevant details are listed below.
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Building Future Hospitals Program
Now referred to as the Hospital Rescue Plan, this $18.5 billion program is the largest health infrastructure investment in Queensland history. It aims to deliver over 2,600 new public hospital beds by 2032 through three new hospitals (Coomera, Bundaberg, Toowoomba) and major expansions at 10 existing facilities including QEII, Logan, and Princess Alexandra hospitals. Recent milestones in 2026 include the completion of the concept design for the 600-bed Coomera Hospital and the final concrete pour for the QEII Hospital expansion clinical building.
MacIntyre Wind Precinct
Australia's largest wind energy precinct, located approximately 50km west of Warwick in the Southern Downs Renewable Energy Zone. The precinct currently consists of the 923 MW MacIntyre Wind Farm (162 Nordex turbines), which is in late-stage commissioning with 134 turbines fully commissioned as of December 2025 and 88 generating up to around 445 MW. Full commissioning is expected during 2026, with replacement blades being transported to site through early 2026 following inspections. A new operations and maintenance building has opened, hosting more than 40 full-time staff for the 30-year operational life. The precinct is being expanded to around 2 GW with three additional projects: the Karara Wind Farm (103 MW, 14 turbines, approved with construction proposed for late 2026/27), the Karara Battery Energy Storage System (400 MW / 800 MWh, in development with construction proposed for mid-late 2026), and the proposed Herries Range Wind Farm (around 1,000 MW, up to 176 turbines, in development with DA approved mid-2025 and construction proposed for late 2026/27). MacIntyre Wind Farm is owned 70% by ACCIONA Energia and 30% by Ark Energy, with output supplied via PPAs to Stanwell Corporation and CleanCo.
Inland Rail - Queensland Sections
The Queensland sections of Inland Rail comprise four sub-projects: NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G), Gowrie to Helidon (G2H), Helidon to Calvert (H2C) and Calvert to Kagaru (C2K). Combined, they were planned to deliver around 350km of new and upgraded dual-gauge track linking the existing rail network at the NSW border, near Yelarbon, through Toowoomba and on to Kagaru south of Brisbane, including a 6.2km tunnel through the Toowoomba Range and a 985m tunnel through the Teviot Range. A proposed intermodal terminal at Ebenezer would form the northern double-stack endpoint. On 6 May 2026, the Australian Government announced that Inland Rail would be consolidated, with construction to be completed only between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales by the end of 2027 after an independent cost review by ACIL Allen estimated the full Melbourne to Brisbane corridor would cost more than 45 billion dollars. Works north of Parkes, including all Queensland sections, will now focus on preservation of the rail corridor and protection of sites for future intermodal terminals at Gowrie and Ebenezer. Environmental approvals and selected land acquisitions are expected to continue. The Queensland Coordinator-General previously extended the coordinated project declaration lapse dates to November 2029 while revised EIS information for the Border to Gowrie and Gowrie to Helidon projects is finalised. Any future delivery of the Queensland sections is now subject to a separate Australian Government decision, with completion not expected before 2036 if reactivated.
Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G)
The Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail involves 217km of track, comprising 149km of new dual-gauge track and 68km of upgraded track. This segment links the NSW/QLD border to Gowrie Junction, passing through Yelarbon, Inglewood, and Millmerran. As of May 2026, the project is in the environmental approvals stage. The Queensland Coordinator-General recently extended the project declaration lapse date to 1 November 2029 to allow for additional environmental information and design refinements in response to 2025 community feedback. Major construction is anticipated to commence in 2029.
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.
Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline
Approximately 111 km underground raw water pipeline transferring water from Wivenhoe Dam via existing Toowoomba bulk water infrastructure (connecting near Mount Kynoch Water Treatment Plant) to a new 15 ML reservoir near Leslie Dam in Warwick. Provides permanent treated water supply to Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Clifton; drought contingency supply to Warwick, Allora, Yangan and (by carting) Stanthorpe and Killarney. Procurement for head contractor underway (as of mid-2024), with construction planned to commence 2026 and completion targeted for 2027 (weather and conditions permitting). Queensland Government-funded project delivered by Seqwater.
Warwick Solar Farm
Large-scale solar photovoltaic facility designed to generate clean renewable energy for the Queensland grid. The solar farm features thousands of solar panels across multiple hectares with battery storage capacity to provide consistent power supply. The project supports Queensland's renewable energy targets and provides local employment during construction and operation phases.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to create a modern livestock selling facility with improved animal welfare standards, enhanced facilities for buyers and sellers, and increased capacity. The project includes new covered selling areas, improved drainage, upgraded roads and enhanced biosecurity measures to maintain Warwick's position as a leading cattle selling centre.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rosenthal Heights performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
Rosenthal Heights has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, there are 1,567 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Regional Qld's 4.0%.
Workforce participation is 67.8%, close to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Only 6.0% work from home (Census data). Key industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly prominent with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level.
Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 5.1%, compared to Regional Qld's 8.3%. There is one worker per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5% and labour force grew by 7.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Rosenthal Heights could increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Rosenthal Heights has lower median and average incomes compared to national figures. The suburb's median assessed income is $53,666, while the average stands at $62,174. This contrasts with Regional Queensland's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 for the same period. Based on a 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $59,762 (median) and $69,237 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Rosenthal Heights rank modestly between the 39th and 39th percentiles. Incomes range from $1,500 to $2,999 for 38.6% (1,135 individuals) of the population, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 87.6% retained, though disposable income ranks below average at the 45th percentile. Rosenthal Heights has a SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Rosenthal Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Rosenthal Heights' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosenthal Heights was higher at 40.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Rosenthal Heights was $338, lower than Regional Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Rosenthal Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 80.6% of all households, including 34.0% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Rosenthal Heights shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
The area's university qualification rate is 16.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 32.7%.
Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Rosenthal Heights has seven active public transport stops, all serving buses. There is one route in operation, offering a total of 12 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 393 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, predominantly using cars (96%). On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Only 6% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per stop.
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Health
Rosenthal Heights'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
Health data for Rosenthal Heights shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks.
Common health conditions are seen across all age groups, with arthritis and asthma being the most prevalent at 8.8% and 8.2%, respectively. Approximately 67.9% of residents reported no medical ailments, similar to Regional Qld's 67.6%. Around 52% (~1,525 people) have private health cover. The working-age population has typical health outcomes, with 21.0% aged 65 and over (618 people), also in line with national rankings.
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Cultural Diversity
Rosenthal Heights is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Rosenthal Heights, as per the data collected, has a relatively low level of cultural diversity. The majority of its population are citizens (87.8%), born in Australia (91.7%), and speak English only at home (95.9%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Rosenthal Heights, with 66.4% of people identifying as such, compared to a regional average of 52.2%.
In terms of ancestry, Australians make up the largest group at 31.7%, significantly higher than the regional average of 26.5%. This is followed by English (30.3%) and Irish (10.5%) ancestry. Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented in Rosenthal Heights at 5.6% compared to 4.7% regionally, Scottish ancestry at 8.5% versus 7.8%, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.0% compared to 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Rosenthal Heights's population is slightly older than the national pattern
Rosenthal Heights has a median age of 40, close to Regional Queensland's figure of 41 but slightly above the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group is strongly represented at 12.9%, compared to Regional Queensland. However, the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 10.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 7.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.4% to 12.8%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Rosenthal Heights' age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 19%, reaching 433 people from 364. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts.