Rosslea at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,903
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Rosslea.
The postcode for Rosslea is 4812 (QLD).
Rosslea (4812) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Rosslea has roughly 1,903 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rosslea scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosslea's population at 1,903, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,903
Median age
35
Family households
50%
Lone person
45%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
1,903
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rosslea.
Local schools for Rosslea
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Government School Catchment
Oonoonba State School
Mundingburra State School
William Ross State High School
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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 Rosslea.
- What is the Rosslea postcode?
- Rosslea is in the 4812 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Rosslea?
- Rosslea is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4812, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosslea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Rosslea?
- There are 20 schools serving Rosslea on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic School, Oonoonba State School, Mundingburra State School.
- How walkable is Rosslea?
- Rosslea has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rosslea?
- Rosslea is close to Rising Sun, Annandale, Idalia, Mysterton, Hermit Park.
- What is the population of Rosslea?
- The population of Rosslea is approximately 1,903 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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