Mackay Regional Council
Rosella
Rosella at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
78
Median age 44
The brief
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
78
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
11,201
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rosella.
Local schools for Rosella
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Government School Catchment
Chelona State School
Dundula State School
Mackay West State School
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Frequently asked
About Rosella.
- What is the Rosella postcode?
- Rosella is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $200.
- 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?
- Rosella has approximately 78 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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