Rosemount
Rosemount's most striking number is its ownership rate: 43.1% of households own their home outright, well above national averages for a suburb with a $540,000 median price sitting at the 46.6th income percentile. Spread across 12.92 square kilometres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the suburb of 1,851 people carries a median age of 48, which is 8 years above the national figure. Identity signals point to a settled, Anglo-leaning mortgage-belt community with an aging trajectory, where 79.2% of dwellings are separate houses and population has grown 30.9% over the decade.
Population
1,851
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,490/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$540K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $540,000 is estimated from 2025 rent data, placing Rosemount well below major coastal markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31%, which sits above the standard 30% stress threshold despite income landing at the 46.6th percentile nationally. The stock strongly favours larger homes: 44% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.6% have 3 bedrooms, compared to 2-bedroom units at 17%. Separate houses make up 79.2% of all stock, with semi-detached at 20.1% and apartments at just 0.7%. Outright owners at 43.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 48%, suggesting the area has a substantial base of long-tenure residents rather than a rapid-turnover buyer profile.
For Buyers
The median house price of $540,000 is estimated from 2025 rent data, placing Rosemount well below major coastal markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31%, which sits above the standard 30% stress threshold despite income landing at the 46.6th percentile nationally. The stock strongly favours larger homes: 44% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.6% have 3 bedrooms, compared to 2-bedroom units at 17%. Separate houses make up 79.2% of all stock, with semi-detached at 20.1% and apartments at just 0.7%. Outright owners at 43.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 48%, suggesting the area has a substantial base of long-tenure residents rather than a rapid-turnover buyer profile.
For Investors
At $420 per week, rent yields against a $540,000 median produce a gross yield near 4%, which is more competitive than most coastal Queensland markets. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is moderate and does not signal oversupply, though the 8.9% renter share means the absolute pool of tenants is thin in a suburb of 1,851 people. Development activity sits at 9 applications in the past 12 months, a low count consistent with stable rather than expanding supply. Net migration shows both internal and overseas arrivals averaging around 31 and 33 per year respectively, which is balanced growth rather than a surge. With rent growth of 35.6% over the study period, the income side has improved faster than median incomes, with real income growth at 14.5% over the same window.
Development Activity
Total DAs
20
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 48 sits 8 years above the national figure, placing Rosemount firmly in the upper end of aging suburbs nationally. The senior share grew 8.2 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 6.1 points, a trajectory that accelerates the gap compared to younger growth corridors. Overseas-born residents account for 17.5%, which is 4.1 percentage points below national, consistent with the Anglo-leaning ancestry profile led by English (848 residents), Irish (289), Scottish (221) and German (134). University qualifications at 26.2% are 3.9 points below national. Average household size of 2.6 is marginally above national at 2.5, and couples with children (575 families) slightly outnumber couples without children (506), despite the overall aging trajectory.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.2%
Houses
20.1%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Rosemount's housing tenure profile is unusual: outright owners at 43.1% and mortgage holders at 48% together account for over 91% of dwellings, leaving renters at only 8.9%, well below national norms. This low renter share reflects the semi-rural character of the area and the long-settled owner base. The stock is dominated by 4-plus bedroom homes at 44%, with 3-bedroom at 35.6%, a configuration that skews toward families and downsizers rather than first-home buyers or investors. Apartments are practically absent at 0.7%, compared to the national apartment share that typically runs double digits. Mortgage stress at 31% of income exceeds the threshold, which matters because 48% of dwellings carry a mortgage. The $540,000 median is affordable relative to coastal neighbours on the Sunshine Coast, which partly explains the high owner-occupation rate.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$701
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
26
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.0% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.0%
Couples, no children
1,488
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare and Construction are the two dominant industries, each employing roughly 18.7% and 18.4% of the local workforce respectively, together accounting for over a third of jobs. Education adds 9.9% and Professional/Technical services 8.5%. By occupation, Professionals (158) and Managers (142) lead, followed by Clerical/Admin (104) and Labourers (95). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, close to the national level, and the full-time rate is 57%. Participation is 51.2%, notably below average, because 611 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the older median age of 48. SEIFA scores place the suburb at IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 6, near national median, while the IER score of decile 8 for economic resources sits higher, reflecting the high proportion of outright homeowners in the asset base.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
2,352
Unemployed
68
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.0%
Part-time
39.3%
Participation
51.2%
Employed
762
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.2%
Postgraduate
5.2%
Born Overseas
17.5%
Dwellings
688
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 92.1% of residents drive to work, compared to national rates that typically sit below 80% in more urban settings. Public transport use at 1.7% and walking or cycling at 2.7% are both very low, which is expected for a 12.92 square kilometre semi-rural suburb at a density of 143 residents per square kilometre. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in the dataset, so families rely on nearby Sunshine Coast facilities. Crime data is not available for Rosemount. The volunteering rate of 19.2% is strong and the resident stability is high: 80.8% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period, well above national turnover norms. Rent stress is not triggered at 28.2% rent-to-income, though mortgage stress at 31% does exceed the threshold.
Drive
92.1%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.73%/yr
(+82 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 30.9% over the 10 years to 2025, from an earlier base to the current 1,851 residents, which is above the national average rate for an established suburb. The annual growth trend of 1.73% and 82 persons per year is steady. Medium-scenario forecasts project the broader SA2 population reaching 5,223 by 2031, up from 4,731 in 2025. The gentrification score of 27 signals early signs, supported by a gentrification signal showing professional share growing from 12% to 22% and population up 37% since 2011. Affordability has marginally improved, with the affordability index moving from 58.8 in 2011 to 56.6 in 2021. Migration is balanced, with internal and overseas flows each adding around 31 to 33 residents annually, rather than relying on a single source driver.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+33
Net Internal / yr
+31
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +37% since 2011, Accelerating: 12% → 22%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rosemount compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosemount a good suburb to live in?
Rosemount suits owner-occupiers who prefer a semi-rural setting. The suburb scores IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 6, near the national median. Owner-occupation is high at over 91% combined, 80.8% of residents stayed put over the census period, and volunteering runs at 19.2%. The main trade-off is near-complete car dependency at 92.1% and limited public transport at 1.7%.
What is the median house price in Rosemount?
The median house price is $540,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $420, implying a gross yield near 4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31%, just above the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Rosemount?
No schools are recorded within the Rosemount suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on facilities in nearby Sunshine Coast hinterland towns. Rosemount residents hold university qualifications at 26.2%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the national figure, and the median age of 48 means many households are past school age.
Is Rosemount safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Rosemount in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 6 on the index of relative disadvantage, near the national median, and 80.8% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period, which is consistent with a stable, low-turnover community.
Is Rosemount good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $420 against a $540,000 median gives a gross yield near 4%, stronger than many coastal Queensland markets. The 3.6% vacancy rate is moderate. However, the renter share is only 8.9%, so the absolute tenant pool is small. Rent growth of 35.6% over the study period has outpaced real income growth of 14.5%, indicating improving landlord returns.
How is Rosemount's population changing?
Rosemount's population grew 30.9% over the decade and is tracking at 1.73% annual growth, adding roughly 82 people per year. The trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 8.2 points and the working-age share down 6.1 points. Gentrification signals show the professional share growing from 12% to 22% since 2011, suggesting gradual upskilling of the resident base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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