SuburbCheck

Rosewood

QLD 4340 · Ipswich

3,263 (2021)3,789 est. (2025)

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,263
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
80
Safety score
81
Transport score

Rosewood is a suburb in Ipswich, QLD 4340, about 47km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Rosewood are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 59km inland. Rosewood has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.

46.6 km
To Brisbane CBD
59.0 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
490 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,263
Population
39
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,233
vs NSW median-33.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,136/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher13.9%
Born in Australia83.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,091 / 5 / 86

Top countries of birth: England (2.76%), New Zealand (2.15%), Scotland (0.55%), South Africa (0.4%), Germany (0.28%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.18%), Greek (0.18%), Bengali (0.15%), Hindi (0.15%), Mandarin (0.12%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$600 / Data not available wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

80
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Ipswich local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

21
Break & enter dwelling644/100k
5
Steal from dwelling153/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft368/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery61/100k
52
Non-domestic assault1,594/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 312 (all categories, latest year)9,552 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

19

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

8
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Brigid's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 997
  • Rosewood State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 920
  • Rosewood State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 908

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Ashwell State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 929
  • Mount Marrow State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 955
  • King's Christian College - Walloon CampusCombined · Independent · 6.9km
  • Walloon State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 945
  • Haigslea State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 973
  • Marburg State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 916

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

81
1Train
3Bus
CBD commute (est.)84 min (train)
Peak train frequency9/hr
Nearest train stationRosewood station (490 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.5% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Public Administration & Safety
12.8%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.4%
Construction
9.8%
Retail Trade
8.5%
Education & Training
8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1010 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
99 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (72/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalIpswich Hospital (16.4 km)
Nearest vet14.8 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (59.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

19

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
9
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

34

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

10
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

32

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

47

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.61
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

73

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.23

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
71
Residential places
1
Home care providers

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

1
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Frequently asked questions about Rosewood

Is Rosewood safe?

Rosewood has a residential safety score of 80/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,552 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Rosewood from Brisbane CBD?

Rosewood is about 46.6 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Rosewood?

Rosewood has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 942 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Rosewood?

Rosewood has a transport score of 81/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.