Rosenthal Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Rosenthal Heights QLD is 2,664 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosenthal Heights is $754 per week ($39,208 per year). Median rent in Rosenthal Heights is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Rosenthal Heights has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosenthal Heights has a population density of 38 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rosenthal Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (28.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosenthal Heights is $1,400.

Population
2,664
Census 2021
Median income
$754/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$338/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Rosenthal Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Rosenthal Heights is $754 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 743rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $338 a week, $18 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRosenthal HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$754/wk$747/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,574/wk$1,593/wk −1%$1,637/wk
Rent$338/wk$320/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,625/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.5%20.4% +1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Rosenthal Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Rosenthal Heights Population

2,664 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rosenthal Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$754/wk
$39,208 per year
Ranked 4,443 of 14,663
Median Rent
$338/wk
$1,465 per month
Ranked 3,727 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Rosenthal Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,574/wk
Median rent $338/wk
Rent to income 21.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Rosenthal Heights against your income

About $6,821 a month
Median rent $338/wk
Left after rent $1,236/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Rosenthal Heights Map

Rosenthal Heights, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Rosenthal Heights, Queensland: 28.2548°S, 151.9702°E

Rosenthal Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Rosenthal Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (1,301) Female 51.1% (1,361)

Population Density

38
people per km²
2,664 people · 70.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,767
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.8%
Philippines
1.3%
New Zealand
0.8%
South Korea
0.3%
United States of America
0.3%
South Africa
0.3%
Taiwan
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Gujarati
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
39.9%
Irish
13.8%
Scottish
11.2%
German
7.4%
Australian Aboriginal
5.3%
Filipino
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%
Indian
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
28.6%
Catholic
24.7%
Anglican
16.7%
Not stated
10.4%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Baptist
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 1,181
Separated
2.9% 61
Divorced
7.2% 152
Widowed
4.2% 90
Never married
30.0% 637

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.7%
Couple: no children
30.9%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
8.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.0%
2 persons
39.6%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
15.9%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Rosenthal Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 904 occupied private dwellings in Rosenthal Heights at the 2021 Census, 19.9% were rented, 39.4% owned outright and 39.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
39.4% 356 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.2% 354 dwellings
Rented
19.9% 180 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
34.7%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
9.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.3%
1 vehicle
23.9%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Rosenthal Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
41.3% 762 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 394 people
Unemployed
1.5% 28 people
Not in labour force
35.9% 662 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
20.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
9.5%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
10.2%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Walked only
2.2%
Truck
1.9%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Bus
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.2%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.5%
Engineering
18.2%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Education
14.3%
Health
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Information Technology
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.8%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Primary: Catholic
12.4%
Secondary: Catholic
11.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.1%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Pre-school
6.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.2%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Arthritis
91
Asthma
88
Diabetes
77
Heart disease
69
Lung condition
49
Cancer
49
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
15
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 274
Did not provide
85.7% 1,640

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.0% 365
Not a volunteer
81.0% 1,558

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.4% 65
Never served
96.6% 1,859

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
28.5%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
9.9%
5+ children
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
23
2001: 2010
34
2011: 2015
17
2016
3
2017
5
2018
10
2019
13
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.8%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,979
Moved: same area (SA2)
188
Moved from QLD
162
Moved from NSW
36
Moved from SA
6
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.4%
Step family: no other children
12.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West Gladstone
Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk $108/wk less rent
Oakey
Income: $651/wk Rent: $265/wk $73/wk less rent
Wandal
Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk $68/wk less rent
Heatley
Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk $58/wk less rent
Tivoli
Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk $53/wk less rent
East Ipswich
Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk $48/wk less rent
Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)
Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk $43/wk less rent
Sadliers Crossing
Income: $800/wk Rent: $300/wk $38/wk less rent

Suburbs near Rosenthal Heights

The closest suburb to Rosenthal Heights is Warwick (Qld), 7.6 km away.

Warwick (Qld)
7.6 km away · income $590/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosenthal Heights

What is the population of Rosenthal Heights QLD?

The population of Rosenthal Heights QLD is 2,664 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 38 people per km². Rosenthal Heights is ranked #2,619 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosenthal Heights?

The median personal income in Rosenthal Heights QLD is $754 per week, or $39,208 per year. The median household income is $1,574 per week. Family income is $1,767 per week. Rosenthal Heights is ranked #4,443 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosenthal Heights?

Median rent in Rosenthal Heights QLD is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Rosenthal Heights ranks #3,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosenthal Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosenthal Heights QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosenthal Heights?

The median age in Rosenthal Heights QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosenthal Heights a good suburb to live in?

Rosenthal Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,664. The median income is $754/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32473. All dollar figures in AUD.