# Roseneath

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Townsville › 4811, QLD

Area: 11 km²

Much older than most similar areas, Roseneath is a small community where the typical resident is 55. It is a place of stability and home ownership, with very few children and a population that rarely moves. This quiet character is reflected in its housing, where many residents own their homes outright and live in detached houses. While it feels settled, there is a notable presence of seniors who may require extra support to live independently.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the national figure, with 33.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.7%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 127 | -36.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 55 yrs | +34.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.4% | -85.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 33.1% | +177.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 8.7% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.5% | -39.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 33.1%, Older adults (45–64) 32.3%, Young adults (25–44) 21.3%, Children (0–14) 8.7%, Youth (15–24) 2.4%

**Marital status** — Married 33.3%, Never married 27.4%, Divorced 26.5%, Widowed 10.3%, Separated 4.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (4.7%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 4.7% | -50.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.3%, New Zealand 3.1%

**Ancestry** — English 48.0%, Australian 44.9%, Irish 13.4%, German 7.1%, Scottish 3.9%, Italian 3.1%, Chinese 2.4%

## Language

English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. While very few people use another language at home, the proportion who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.4% | +58.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.1% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.4%, Italian 3.1%

## Religion

About half of the population identifies as Christian, and 33.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.1% | +114.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.5%, No religion 33.1%, Not stated 11.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12. The typical person holds a Certificate III or IV, and bachelor degrees are far less common than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 29.3% | +96.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 2.6% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 5 | — |
| Average school size | 621 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 996 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 38.8%, Year 12 29.3%, Year 9 or below 15.5%, Year 11 5.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 54.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 23.6%, Bachelor degree 5.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 25.5%, Society & culture 12.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 10.9%, Health 9.1%, Education 7.3%, Architecture & building 5.5%, Management & commerce 5.5%

## Income

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $575 | +6.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,125 | -11.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,458 | +49.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.7%, $650–$1,499 30.9%, Under $650 29.1%, $3,000–$3,999 7.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 51.3%, $650–$1,499 23.1%, $1,500–$2,999 10.3%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.2% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 40.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.7% | +330.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 19.7%, Diabetes 12.6%, Asthma 10.2%, Lung condition 9.4%, Other condition 7.9%, Mental health 7.1%, Heart disease 4.7%, Cancer 2.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 52.8%, One condition 22.8%, Two conditions 8.7%, Three or more 6.3%

## Community Participation

A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force (6.2%) compared to the national average. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level, at 7.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 7.7% | +244.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.1% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 11.1% | -29.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 6.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.2% | -3.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $549, which is about the same as the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $549 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,274 | — |

## Family & Households

The area has a high number of people living alone (36.4%) and a very high proportion of one-parent families (24.7%) compared to most other areas. Households are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -9.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 24.7% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.4% | +45.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 42.4%, Couples with children 36.5%, One-parent families 24.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.8%, 1 person 36.4%, 3 people 12.7%, 4 people 12.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very strong, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $220.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $220 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +100.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -9.1% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 18.2% | +168.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 54.5% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.1% | -10.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 41.8% | -20.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 54.5%, Owned with a mortgage 23.6%, Rented 18.2%, Other tenure 5.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.1%, Other dwelling 16.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 36.4%, 2 bedrooms 34.5%, 1 bedroom 21.8%, Studio / none 16.4%, 4 bedrooms 5.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 40.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 53.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of residents commuting by public transport. Every home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 10.7% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 45 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.6%, Worked at home 10.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.6%, 1 vehicle 29.6%, 4 or more 20.4%, 3 vehicles 11.1%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 20.6% | -13.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.7%) than in most other areas. Those employed often work in construction or health care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.7% | +15.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | -16.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 19.6%, Health care & social assistance 17.9%, Transport & warehousing 14.3%, Manufacturing 12.5%, Arts & recreation 8.9%, Other services 7.1%, Public administration & safety 5.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 26.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 19.6%, Labourers 19.6%, Technicians & trades 17.9%, Managers 12.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.7%, Professionals 5.4%

## Walkability

Roseneath is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 4 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.7% | — |

## Schools serving Roseneath

5 schools, 3,104 students, average ICSEA 996.

By sector: Government 3, Independent 1, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 2, Secondary 2, Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wulguru State School | Government | Primary | 3.6 km | 212 |
| Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School | Independent | Secondary | 3.9 km | 26 |
| Southern Cross Catholic College | Catholic | Combined | 5.0 km | 1,479 |
| William Ross State High School | Government | Secondary | 5.1 km | 862 |
| Oonoonba State School | Government | Primary | 5.8 km | 525 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32472/roseneath