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Rosella

QLD 4740 • Queensland

78
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Rosella

Rosella is a small rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, positioned along the Bruce Highway approximately 15 kilometres north of Mackay city centre within the Mackay Regional Council area. The locality covers just over 8 square kilometres and sits between the localities of Chelona to the south and Bakers Creek to the north, with both the Bruce Highway and the North Coast railway line passing through. With a 2021 Census population of 78 residents, Rosella is a tight-knit community embedded in one of Queensland’s most productive sugarcane farming regions. The median household income for the postcode reflects the agricultural and industrial workforce that characterises the Mackay hinterland.

Sugarcane cultivation dominates the surrounding landscape, and the locality is part of the broader Mackay State Development Area, which is being positioned for biofutures industries including biofuels and renewable chemicals that add value to the region’s sugarcane product. The Rosella Store on the Bruce Highway serves as a local convenience stop for passing motorists and residents alike. The North Coast railway line passes through the locality with Rosella railway station providing a connection to Mackay’s broader rail network. Mackay’s full range of schools, shops, hospitals, and recreational facilities are accessible within a short drive north or south along the Bruce Highway.

Rosella falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by the Mackay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4740
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.34°, 149.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.23 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4740

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4740, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$56,413
Median 2023–24
$68,683
▲ 21.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$84,174

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4740; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosella
1 km
12 min
Mackay
15 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited services — Mackay City Centre 20-30 min

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
15 km
By Train
Rosella station on the North Coast Line; Spirit of Queensland stops at Mackay (approx. 25 km by rail)
By Car (Peak)
18-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides direct access to Mackay; a car is the most practical option for daily commuting

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural highway locality with minimal local services; all shopping and errands require a drive to Mackay

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
78
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mackay Local Government Area, which contains Rosella. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
694.6 / 100k
2yr Down 16.1% 10yr Down 34.3%
Motor vehicle theft
316.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 42.1%
Non-FV assault
1,256 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 128.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
16.2 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Up 110.6%
Steal from vehicle
716.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Mackay →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosella known for? +

Rosella is known as part of the Mackay region’s sugarcane farming belt, with land use dominated by cane growing. It is also part of the Mackay State Development Area earmarked for biofutures industries including biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel production.

How far is Rosella from Mackay? +

Rosella is approximately 15 kilometres north of Mackay city centre, a drive of around 15 to 25 minutes via the Bruce Highway.

Does Rosella have public transport? +

Rosella has a railway station on the North Coast Line, though services are primarily freight-oriented with the Spirit of Queensland calling at Mackay for passenger travel. Limited bus services connect the locality to Mackay.

What is the population of Rosella? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rosella had a population of 78 residents, typical of a small rural locality in the broader Mackay hinterland.

Is Rosella a good place to live? +

Rosella offers a quiet rural setting close to Mackay’s full range of urban services, making it suitable for those who work in the agricultural or industrial sectors and prefer a semi-rural lifestyle with easy highway access.

What is the postcode for Rosella? +

The postcode for Rosella, QLD is 4740, shared with Mackay and surrounding localities.

Is Rosella a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rosella is part of the Mackay LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.