Roseneath at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Roseneath.
The postcode for Roseneath is 4811 (QLD).
Roseneath (4811) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Roseneath has roughly 127 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Roseneath scores 0/100 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 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Roseneath's population at 127, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
127
Median age
55
Family households
60%
Lone person
36%
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)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 55
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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 Townsville City 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.
48,400
total offences in 2026 across the Townsville City 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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Roseneath.
Local schools for Roseneath
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wulguru State School
William Ross State High School
Oonoonba State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Roseneath.
- What is the Roseneath postcode?
- Roseneath is in the 4811 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Roseneath?
- Roseneath is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4811, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Roseneath?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Roseneath?
- There are 12 schools serving Roseneath on this page, including Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School, Wulguru State School, Southern Cross Catholic College.
- How walkable is Roseneath?
- Roseneath has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Roseneath?
- Roseneath is close to Stuart, Brookhill, Oak Valley, Wulguru, Cluden.
- What is the population of Roseneath?
- The population of Roseneath is approximately 127 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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