Rosevale

The community is notably older than most areas, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people at 7.1%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.9% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Faith plays a stronger role here than in most similar areas, as 65.1% of residents identify as Christian. Only 22.2% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. While the typical personal income is a little below the national average, 21.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 25.5% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the Queensland figure of 28.8%.

There is a very high level of unpaid care in the area, with 22.2% of people providing such support. This is far above the national average and is consistent with the high proportion of people caring for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0 people recorded in the latest census.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.9% of households.

Every single home in Rosevale is a separate house, and 95.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.6%, while 41.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. This explains why 28% of the workforce chooses to work from home.

About 34.4% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is a lower rate than seen across Queensland and Australia.

Employment is strong, with 66.4% of people working full-time. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as manufacturing and healthcare.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.