Rosewood (Qld)

Rosewood lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Rosewood (Qld) is around 4,036. This figure reflects a growth of 773 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,263. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,941 based on ABS ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 142 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 128 persons per square kilometer. Rosewood's growth rate of 23.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.0% to 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, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population trends predict exceptional growth placing Rosewood in the top 10 percent nationally, with an expected expansion of 5,727 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 139.5% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rosewood among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis shows Rosewood recorded around 45 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 229 homes. So far in FY26, 30 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built annually during this period.

Commercial approvals registered this financial year amount to $8.1 million. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Rosewood has seen a 52.0% higher development activity per person. Recent development in Rosewood has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, with around 88 people per dwelling approval. AreaSearch projects Rosewood will add approximately 5,632 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth.

Future projections show Rosewood adding 5,632 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Rosewood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. One major project identified by AreaSearch is expected to affect this region. Key projects include South East Queensland Intermodal Terminal Capacity, Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area, Cunningham Highway Upgrade - Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek (including Amberley Interchange), and Ipswich Better Bus Network. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Rosewood recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Rosewood's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and public administration & safety. Manufacturing is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.3% versus the regional average of 8.9%. As of December 2025, there are 1,649 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and estimated employment growth of 8.7% over the past year. The unemployment rate is 3.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Rosewood lags at 56.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%.

Only 9.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment levels increased by 8.7% and labour force grew by 7.4% during the year to December 2025, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosewood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Rosewood had a median income among taxpayers of $45,435. The average income stood at $52,257. This is below the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median and average incomes were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Rosewood would be approximately $50,596 (median) and $58,193 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Rosewood fall between the 15th and 16th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The largest income segment comprises 30.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,247 residents), which is similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Rosewood, with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

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

Rosewood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro has 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosewood stands at 29.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 42.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,349, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Rosewood is $295, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Rosewood's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Rosewood features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 68.3% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 17.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Rosewood faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.2%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 7.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are common, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (35.9%). Educational participation is high at 32.5%, with 13.5% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rosewood has five operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 unique routes, collectively facilitating 872 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically residing 734 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 88%, with trains used by 7%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 124 trips daily, equating to approximately 174 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosewood is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Rosewood faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Various health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,933 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 12.1% and 10.4% of residents respectively. However, 57.7% report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Rosewood has a higher proportion of seniors (21.5%, or 867 people) than Greater Brisbane (15.1%). While national rankings for senior health outcomes are generally similar to the overall population, some challenges exist among this age group in Rosewood.

The latest Census data sees Rosewood placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosewood's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.5% of its population being citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Rosewood, comprising 50.5% of people, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three represented ancestry groups were Australian (31.3%), English (30.6%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 6.5%, New Zealand at 0.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 4.3%.

Rosewood's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Rosewood is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rosewood has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 10.7% to 12.0%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 13.0% to 12.4%. By 2041, Rosewood's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the 55-64 age group is expected to grow by 145%, reaching 1,246 people from 508.