The eastern half of the suburb is occupied by the Townsville Golf Club ().

[3] Townsville Connection Road runs through from south to north-west.

[4] Being low-lying on a river, Rosslea can be affected by flooding, mostly in the golf club area.

[10] The school focuses on hands-on practical learning towards trade qualifications.

[7] The Rosslea branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the CWA Hall at 36 Latchford Street, Pimlico.