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Queensland · Postcode 4340
Rosewood postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 47 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Rosewood at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Rosewood ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Rosewood vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rosewood | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,233 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,349 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rosewood is a locality 47 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4340. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Rosewood has a population of 3,263 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,233, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 209 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Rosewood includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,349, with 1,193 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 42.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rosewood scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Rosewood include Rosewood State High School, Rosewood State School and St Brigid's Primary School.
Rosewood is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Rosewood details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4340 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,263 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,233/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $636/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,349 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 31.4 km² |
| Population Density | 104/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,193 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 209 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6387496 |
| Longitude | 152.5928676 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 47 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
| State Electorate | Scenic Rim |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 658 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 424 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 724 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 794 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 680 (20.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 395 (12.1%) |
| Arthritis | 388 (11.9%) |
| Diabetes | 211 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 184 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 116 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 102 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 95 (8.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 449 (38.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 411 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 215 (18.4%) |
Schools in Rosewood
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Rosewood. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Rosewood
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.