Rosella, QLD 4740

Mackay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4740

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Rosella

Rosella (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Rosella has roughly 78 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Rosella scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,456 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.

Schools in Rosella

Schools serving Rosella: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Chelona State School

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Dundula State School

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Mackay West State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Rosella's population at 78, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
78
Median age
44
Family households
63%
Lone person
27%
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
17%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

30,153 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences5,168 (17.1%)
Offences Against Property4,109 (13.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,020 (6.7%)
Drug Offences1,614 (5.4%)
Offences Against the Person1,543 (5.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,456 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
12.0°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Rosella

What is the Rosella postcode?
Rosella is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
Where is Rosella?
Rosella is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council area, QLD 4740.
What schools are in Rosella?
There are 7 schools serving Rosella on this page, including Chelona State School, Dundula State School, Catherine McAuley College.
How walkable is Rosella?
Rosella has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rosella?
Rosella is close to Mcewens Beach, Chelona, Bakers Creek, Dundula, Dunnrock.
What is the population of Rosella?
The population of Rosella is approximately 78 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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