Rolleston, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rolleston is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 132 residents with a balanced age mix.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,416 /week
- Median personal income
- $974 /week
- Median family income
- $1,833 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Central Highlands (Qld)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Emu Park State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 68 cafés
- 127 restaurants
- 50 pubs and bars
- 605 parks and reserves
- 82 gyms and fitness centres
- 18 libraries
- 26 supermarkets
- 94 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 27 resolvable premises in Rolleston. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rolleston?
Rolleston (QLD 4702) had 132 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.
What is the median rent in Rolleston?
The median advertised rent in Rolleston is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rolleston?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Rolleston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Emu Park State School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rolleston?
Rolleston is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rolleston?
Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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