Rosenthal Heights QLD 4370
Rosenthal Heights sits 172 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 2 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 2,664 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $81,848 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb grew 17.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $338 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,400. Rosenthal Heights is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Rosenthal Heights a good suburb?
Rosenthal Heights scores a B (53/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 172.4 km · 147 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $760K
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 28/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 40 · 2,664 residents
Liveability Rating
53 / 100 · Ranked #455 in QLDEach bar is Rosenthal Heights's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
53 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataRosenthal Heights's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $760,000, about 5% below where it sat a year earlier.
$760,000
Based on 46 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 44 days — median across 17 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 17 sales $620K
- 4 bed 23 sales $830K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Rosenthal Heights are currently listed at around $869,000 on average. Based on 29 houses listed in the past six months.
$869K
29 houses listed in the last 6 months.
30 of the suburb's 904 dwellings (3.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Rosenthal Heights rent for around $750 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$750/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 183 rented homes (2.7%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025125 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 24% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4370.
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.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$750/week ($39,000 a year) on a $869,000 median
Based on a small sample (5 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Rosenthal Heights safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Rosenthal Heights sits in the low band, with 13 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 8% on the prior year.
13 offences
8.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202411 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
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
Rosenthal Heights 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.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Rosenthal Heights.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Span of service
- 2.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Rosenthal Heights.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 42%
- Premises covered
- 1,239
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
Southern Downs: 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
The ABS scores 7 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Rosenthal Heights is home to about 2,700 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $82,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,664
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$81,848/yr
Census Median Rent
$338/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$39,208/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.3%
Total Dwellings
904
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.8%
Houses
97.7%
Rental Stress
21.5%
Mortgage Stress
20.5%
Work From Home
6.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.5%
- Employment Rate
- 57.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
35 residents (1.3%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
4.0% of residents (100) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (97).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,508 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (7 of 1,232).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 233 people work here; 1,232 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.2 jobs per working resident. At least 64% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Southern Downs
In the year to August 2026, 291 new dwellings were approved across Southern Downs. That mix is 203 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 236 to 860 homes
- Within 2 years 55 to 145 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 164 to 650 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 17 to 65 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (16 parcels), 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 Githabul People (Waringh Waringh).
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.
Climate & Setting
from Killarney Post Office, 33.1 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 512 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 2.8% of addresses
- 38 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 760 mm
- 74 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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.
EV adoption
In postcode 4370, 35 of 18,035 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (275 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4370, 4,680 rooftop-solar systems totalling 33.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 8,269 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 292 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."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4370.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $760,000 this is $10,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
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 James Lister Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James Lister LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | James Lister LNP | 64.1% |
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.
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Common questions about Rosenthal Heights
Is Rosenthal Heights a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Rosenthal Heights is low (28/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Rosenthal Heights?
Rosenthal Heights has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Rosenthal Heights a good place to live?
Rosenthal Heights has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (53/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Rosenthal Heights?
Rosenthal Heights, QLD had a population of 2,664 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Rosenthal Heights, QLD?
The postcode for Rosenthal Heights, QLD is 4370.
How far is Rosenthal Heights from Brisbane?
Rosenthal Heights is 172 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 147 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Rosenthal Heights?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Rosenthal Heights was $81,848 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 Rosenthal Heights?
The median advertised rent in Rosenthal Heights is $750 a week for houses (5 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Rosenthal Heights?
The median age of residents in Rosenthal Heights was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Rosenthal Heights?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Rosenthal Heights, Killarney Post Office (33.1 km away), 760 mm of rain a year over 74 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Rosenthal Heights?
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 Rosenthal Heights belong to?
Rosenthal Heights sits within the Southern Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Rosenthal Heights?
The average residential rates bill through Southern Downs is $1,627 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Rosenthal Heights?
Across Southern Downs, 291 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.4% 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 Rosenthal Heights in?
Rosenthal Heights sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- 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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