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QLD · Mackay Council

Rosella, QLD, 4740

Suburb snapshot

Rosella is a small locality in the Mackay area, home to around 78 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 5,041 offences in Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-46%), roughly 64628.2 offences per 1,000 residents, and a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
78
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,937
Dwelling vacancy
13.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 38
Median monthly mortgage
$1,737
Employment rate
58.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 27 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2026 to Dec 2026)
5,041
Against the person
1,208
Against property
2,290
Rate per 1,000 residents
64,628.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
96.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-46.5%

Most common offence types

  • Assault500
  • Drug Offences813
  • Good Order Offences577
  • Other Property Damage428
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1125

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Dec 2026; Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Rosella StoreConvenience store

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Assaultcrime500
  • Drug Offencescrime813
  • Good Order Offencescrime577
  • Other Property Damagecrime428
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)crime1125
  • Rosella Storeamenitiesconvenience

Data sources & freshness