Rosslea, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rosslea, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Rosslea |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.29672 |
| Longitude | 146.80178 |
| Population | 1,828 |
| Density | 1081.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4812 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1108 km northwest |
Rosslea is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,828. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 1081.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1108 km northwest of Brisbane. Rosslea is located at 19.2967°S, 146.8018°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4812. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rosslea occupies a stretch of land where the urban edge of Townsville begins to soften, giving way to a terrain of low-lying plains and gentle slopes that hint at the broader coastal plain. It lies 4.3 km south-south-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 199°T), and is situated 9.0 km east of Kirwan. The air here, particularly in the lingering afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of damp soil and the distant breath of the sea, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the Queensland coast. Streets are lined with a mix of older, low-set homes and newer developments, their rooftops catching the sun's slanted rays, casting long, cool shadows that stretch and recede with the slow passage of the day. The land itself feels porous, ready to absorb the intense tropical rains, a characteristic that shapes its character and the way life unfolds within its boundaries.
Historically, Rosslea has been a place of connection, its development tied to the burgeoning needs of Townsville and the surrounding region. Its economy, while now diversified, has roots in supporting the city's growth, with past industries and residential expansion mirroring the outward push from the more established coastal centres. The presence of significant sporting facilities, including the iconic Townsville Cricket Ground, has cemented Rosslea's identity as a hub for community gathering and athletic endeavour, drawing people from across the city. The quiet hum of everyday life here is punctuated by the distant murmur of traffic, a constant reminder of the metropolitan heart nearby, yet Rosslea retains a distinct character, a blend of suburban comfort and an underlying connection to the Queensland landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosslea, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rosslea, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Rosslea includes the postcode (4812), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rosslea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |