Question 1

Is Rosslyn a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Rosslyn is a small coastal suburb on the Capricorn Coast centred on Rosslyn Bay Harbour and its marina, the ferry departure point for Great Keppel Island. It has a maritime feel with boat ramps, moorings and a foreshore used for fishing and shoreline walks, and a cluster of harbour-side services. Housing is largely low-rise units and holiday apartments near the water, with lowset houses on quieter inland streets, and road links make neighbouring Yeppoon the local centre for broader shopping and services.

About 613 people live in Rosslyn, with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $1,823 a week (roughly $94,796 a year). Most homes are owner-occupied (76.0%), and families are dominated by couples, who make up 92.6% of all families. A draft master plan for the Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour is out for public consultation, and recent maritime upgrades to ramps, pontoons and dredging have been delivered while investigations continue into expanding car-trailer parking. With its marina, ferry access and a mix of permanent owners and holiday visitors, Rosslyn will suit people who use the water for recreation or want a coastal holiday base; whether it feels right for you depends on what you’re after.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Rosslyn?

Accepted Answer

Renters in Rosslyn can expect a house to run to about $735 a week. Against the suburb's median total household income of $1,823 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take roughly 40.3% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a large share of income.

For people renting, that share is the key number to consider; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Rosslyn a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Rosslyn fell 9.8% over the past 12 months, a notable decline in the capital value of units for the year. If capital growth from units is what matters to you as an investor, that movement is the figure to weigh up; whether it fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	N/A	-9.8%
Sold Past 3 months	3	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$735	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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