Located in Queensland, Roseneath sits 1,347 km from Brisbane CBD, around 15 hours 20 minutes by car. The suburb has 127 residents, a median age of 55, and a median household income of $58,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 17.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This suburb is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 127. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025115 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4811.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Roseneath safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Roseneath sits in the high band, with 9 incidents recorded in 2025.
9 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202413 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Roseneath is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Roseneath.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 108
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Townsville: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Roseneath is home to 127 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $58,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
127
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$58,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$29,900/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.7%
Total Dwellings
55
Owner-Occupier Rate
81.1%
Houses
89.1%
Rental Stress
19.6%
Mortgage Stress
26.7%
Work From Home
13.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.4%
- Employment Rate
- 46.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,810 a year through Townsville based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Townsville
In the year to August 2026, 1,096 new dwellings were approved across Townsville. That mix is 991 houses and 105 units. Approvals are down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 101 to 500 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 101 to 500 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bindal People #2.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Townsville Environment Park (Townsville, North Queensland) monitoring station, 10.3 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Townsville Aero, 13.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 66 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 8.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,304 mm
- 65 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.8°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 15.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
7 facilities within 5 km- 1.9 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 3.0 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 3.1 kmCopper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Smelting and RefiningTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Sulfur dioxide
- 3.3 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Sulfur dioxide
- 4.0 kmMeat ProcessingTop reported: Sulfur dioxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4811, 74 of 10,375 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (222 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4811, 3,187 rooftop-solar systems totalling 22.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,208 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 180 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Janelle Poole Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Janelle Poole LNP | 59.2% |
| 2020 | Les Walker ALP | 53.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Roseneath?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
Wulguru QLD 4811
Murray QLD 4814
Stuart QLD 4811
Oak Valley QLD 4811
Mount Stuart QLD 4811
Brookhill QLD 4816
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Common questions about Roseneath
Is Roseneath a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Roseneath is high (95/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Roseneath?
Roseneath has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Roseneath?
Roseneath, QLD had a population of 127 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Roseneath, QLD?
The postcode for Roseneath, QLD is 4811.
How far is Roseneath from Brisbane?
Roseneath is 1,347 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 921 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Roseneath?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Roseneath was $58,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Roseneath?
There are too few current rental listings in Roseneath for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Roseneath?
The median age of residents in Roseneath was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Roseneath?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Roseneath, Townsville Aero (13.5 km away), summer days average 31.8°C, winter nights 15°C, 1,304 mm of rain a year over 65 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Roseneath?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Roseneath belong to?
Roseneath sits within the Townsville local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Roseneath?
The average residential rates bill through Townsville is $1,810 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Roseneath?
Across Townsville, 1,096 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Roseneath in?
Roseneath sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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