Rosenthal Heights
Nearly 40% of Rosenthal Heights households own their home outright, well above the national average, pointing to a settled, mortgage-light community on the southern fringe of Warwick. The suburb spans 70.6 square kilometres with only 2,664 residents, giving a density of 37.7 people per km2 compared to most metropolitan suburbs. Separate houses make up 97.9% of dwellings, among the highest detachment rates in Queensland, and 59.4% of those homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 51.3rd percentile nationally, a middle-income community rather than an affluent enclave, and the median house price of $411,000 reflects that affordability.
Population
2,664
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,574/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Median House
$411K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $411,000 the median house price sits well below state capital benchmarks, making entry-level ownership accessible to households carrying a monthly mortgage of around $1,400. Mortgage-to-income at 20.5% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here are not financially stretched compared to higher-cost markets. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.9%, with just 2.1% semi-detached and no meaningful apartment supply, so buyers get space: 59.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.6% have 3 bedrooms. Outright ownership at 40.0% exceeds typical national levels, indicating that many existing residents have long paid off their loans, which keeps transaction turnover moderate at 23.4% over five years.
For Buyers
At $411,000 the median house price sits well below state capital benchmarks, making entry-level ownership accessible to households carrying a monthly mortgage of around $1,400. Mortgage-to-income at 20.5% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here are not financially stretched compared to higher-cost markets. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.9%, with just 2.1% semi-detached and no meaningful apartment supply, so buyers get space: 59.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.6% have 3 bedrooms. Outright ownership at 40.0% exceeds typical national levels, indicating that many existing residents have long paid off their loans, which keeps transaction turnover moderate at 23.4% over five years.
For Investors
Rosenthal Heights presents a yield-focused case rather than a growth story. Weekly rent of $338 against a $411,000 median implies a gross yield above 4%, higher than most southeast-Queensland coastal markets. The renter share is 20.2%, lower than state averages, because the suburb attracts owner-occupiers rather than tenants, which can limit the rental pool. Vacancy stands at 6.9%, elevated, suggesting supply exceeds current tenant demand and pointing to caution on void periods. Development activity shows 19 applications in the past 12 months, modest for a suburb of this size, so no wave of new supply is imminent. The low-density, house-dominant character means investors compete for a land-rich product rather than units.
Development Activity
Total DAs
28
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure, placing Rosenthal Heights in neither an aging nor a youthful bracket. Overseas-born residents make up just 8.3% of the population, which is 13.3 percentage points below the national average, one of the most locally-born communities in the region. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,062 residents) leads, followed by Irish (368), Scottish (299) and German (198). University qualifications reach 20.2% of the adult population, which is 9.9 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with trade and manual-work employment patterns. Average household size of 2.7 is marginally above the national average of 2.5, reflecting the prevalence of families with children in a 4-plus-bedroom suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.9%
Houses
2.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate: 40.0% own outright and 39.8% carry a mortgage, leaving renters at just 20.2%, well below national norms. This tenure balance reflects a long-settled community where the large land parcels and house sizes discourage speculative turnover. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 59.4% of the stock and 3-bedroom dwellings a further 34.6%, meaning very few small or downsizer-oriented dwellings exist here. The separate house rate of 97.9% is above nearly all comparable Queensland towns, and semi-detached at 2.1% covers the remainder. Rent-to-income sits at 21.5%, below the 30% stress threshold, indicating renters are not financially pressured relative to their income, despite the elevated 6.9% vacancy rate.
Mortgage / mo
$1,400
Rent / wk
$338
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$754
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
66
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.9%
Couples, no children
2,120
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employment sector at 20.5% of local workers (150 people), consistent with Warwick's role as a regional service hub for the Southern Downs. Education follows at 14.9% (109 workers), then Retail at 9.2%, Construction at 8.6% and Manufacturing at 8.5%. By occupation, Labourers lead at 188 workers, followed by Professionals (163), Community and Personal services (155), Clerical and Admin (154) and Managers (150). The employment mix is broader and more manual than capital-city suburbs, which explains why university qualification rates are 9.9 points below national average. Unemployment is low at 2.5% and the full-time employment rate is 65.5%, with 760 people working full-time against 400 part-time.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
56.2%
Employed
1,160
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.2%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
8.3%
Dwellings
902
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced: 89.3% of residents drive to work, and only 0.4% use public transport, lower than nearly any metropolitan suburb nationally. Walking and cycling account for 2.9% of commutes, reflecting the suburban spread across 70.6 square kilometres. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in nearby Warwick. Volunteering sits at 19.0% of residents, above the national average, pointing to an engaged community. Housing stress is low on both measures: rent-to-income at 21.5% and mortgage-to-income at 20.5% are both below the 30% threshold that defines stress, meaning the suburb's affordability is genuine rather than just a low-price headline.
Drive
89.3%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rosenthal Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosenthal Heights a good suburb to live in?
Rosenthal Heights suits households who prioritise space and affordability over urban convenience. With a $411,000 median house price, mortgage-to-income at 20.5% and 97.9% of dwellings being separate houses, it offers low financial stress and room to live. The trade-off is high car dependence, with 89.3% of residents driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Rosenthal Heights?
The median house price is $411,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $338 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,400, placing mortgage-to-income at 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most southeast-Queensland markets.
What schools are in Rosenthal Heights?
No schools are recorded within the Rosenthal Heights suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 2,664 spread across 70.6 square kilometres, families rely on schools in the nearby Warwick area. University qualifications among residents reach 20.2%, which is 9.9 percentage points below the national average.
Is Rosenthal Heights safe?
Detailed crime rate data is not available for Rosenthal Heights in this dataset. As a proxy, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 21.5% and mortgage-to-income at 20.5%, both below the 30% stress threshold. Only 5.5% of residents (131 people) need daily assistance, and unemployment sits at a low 2.5%.
Is Rosenthal Heights good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $338 against a $411,000 median implies a gross yield above 4%, which is higher than many coastal Queensland markets. However, the 6.9% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting supply outpaces tenant demand. The renter share is 20.2%, below state averages, so the tenant pool is narrower than in more urbanised areas.
How is Rosenthal Heights's population changing?
Rosenthal Heights has a population of 2,664 with a low residential turnover: 76.6% of residents remained at the same address over a five-year period. The suburb shows 19 development applications in the past 12 months, indicating modest building activity. The vacancy rate of 6.9% suggests current supply is running ahead of inbound demand.
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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