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Rosewood, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Rosewood is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,825. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,825 Population 184/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,497 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,497 median income, 7.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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About Rosewood

Rosewood

Rosewood is a rural town and locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Rosewood had a population of 3,263 people.

People

Population2,825
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density184/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,497
Per Capita$21,497
Unemployment7.7%

Housing

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Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership57.4%
Housing Units1,130

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population2,825
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates-27.6335°, 152.5895°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,497
Median Age39.0 years

About Rosewood

Rosewood is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,825. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Rosewood has a population of 2,825 with a density of 184 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,825
Total Population
184
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
15.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rosewood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rosewood is $21,497, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,497 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $413, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Rosewood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,497
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,497
Avg Weekly Wage$413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rosewood is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 57.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,130 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.4%
Owner-Occupied57.4%
Renter-Occupied42.6%
Housing Units1,130

Property Tax

Climate in Rosewood

Rosewood has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.7° 105.0
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.9° 104.3
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.8° 71.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.6° 36.4
May 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 53.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.1° 39.1
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.1° / 22.1° 23.8
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.4° / 23.8° 24.2
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.8° 34.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 28.5° 57.8
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 87.2
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.2° / 31.1° 116.9
Rosewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6335°N, 152.5895°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
February 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in

Rosewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Rosewood

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Rosewood State High School - - - -
Rosewood State School - - - -
Saint Brigids Primary School - - - -
Ashwell State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rosewood

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) - MP3 256 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) - MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Rosewood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boiler Shop
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Ipswich Racing Museum
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Rosewood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building H0.0
Ipswich Central Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosewood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Hotels in Rosewood

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal George Hotel

Restaurants in Rosewood

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut

Train Stations in Rosewood

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosewood

Gas Stations in Rosewood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosewood Fuels

Banks in Rosewood

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Golf Courses in Rosewood

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosewood Golf Club

Airports Near Rosewood

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Heck Field Airport-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rosewood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rosewood Postoffice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosewood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Uniting Church Rosewood

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosewood

What is the population of Rosewood?

Rosewood has a population of 2,825 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Rosewood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,497, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rosewood?

Rosewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rosewood?

The unemployment rate in Rosewood is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rosewood?

The median home value in Rosewood is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 57.4%.

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