Rosslyn · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Rosslyn

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people own their homes outright in Rosslyn than in the rest of Queensland. This local trend is reflected in a housing market where nearly 80% of residences are separate houses. The area has a strong preference for larger properties, with most homes featuring three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Rosslyn, Suburb / Locality

Where Rosslyn sits — Median rent (weekly)

$329 ▲ +25.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Rosslyn — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rosslyn$329
4703, QLD $350
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Meanwhile, weekly rents are usually $329, sitting a little below both the state and national averages.

$329 ▲ +25.1%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $263
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $329

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -3.9%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,029
  • 2016: $2,344
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Rosslyn, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (10%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Rosslyn, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 30%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 41.6% of residents owning their place outright, which is far above the national figure. Only 24.2% of households rent, a rate that is well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

24.2% ▼ -4.5%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.4%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 24.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.6% ▼ -15.6%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 49.3%
  • 2016: 41.4%
  • 2021: 41.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rosslyn, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 81.4% have three or more bedrooms and nearly 80% are separate houses. This is well above state and national levels, with 48.1% of homes having four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

79.7% ▲ +31.8%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.4%
  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.4% ▲ +16.4%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.9%
  • 2016: 80.3%
  • 2021: 81.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rosslyn, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Flat or apartment is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rosslyn, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and Studio / none (6%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Rosslyn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32479/rosslyn/topic/housing-dwellings