Rosslyn

Rosslyn is far older than the national figure, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over. There are fewer children here than in most similar areas, and the typical resident is 47.

While 79.6% of people were born in Australia, 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.4% of the community. Only 2.8% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (56.4%). Those with no religion make up 35.6%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.9%) than most similar areas. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, accounting for 39.3% of highest qualifications.

Rosslyn is a high-earning area, with typical family incomes a little above the state figure at $2,227 per week. Notably, 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are less common here (3.1%) than in most areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition at 10.9%.

A higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force (5.0%) compared to the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26% of people providing this support.

First Nations residents in Rosslyn are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 43. Their typical personal income of $900 is also well above the Queensland figure.

Most households consist of couples with children (55.2%) or couples without (37.5%). Only 7.2% are one-parent families, which is well below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (79.7%) and large homes with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 41.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, with 65.4% of people driving to work. While 4.4% use public transport—which is higher than the state average—the area actually has no public transport stops.

The community is quite mobile, with 43% of people having moved house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is stable, with a low unemployment rate of 2.0%. Common industries for residents include mining, health care, and construction.

Rosslyn is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, no one can reach groceries, schools, or health services on foot.