Rochedale, QLD 4123 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rochedale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4123, home to 7,633 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 15 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,633
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,492 /week
- Median personal income
- $973 /week
- Median family income
- $2,469 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Rankin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Rochedale State High School
- Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale)
- Rochedale State School
- St Peter's Primary School (Rochedale)
- Eight Mile Plains State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops
- Priestdale Rd opp Rochedale High School
- Miles Platting Rd at Brilliant Place
- Miles Platting Rd at Gardner Rd
- Rochedale Rd at Redeemer Lutheran College
- School Rd near Priestdale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 26 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 13.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 84.0% of the 2,758 resolvable premises in Rochedale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 84.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 8.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 7.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rochedale?
Rochedale (QLD 4123) had 7,633 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Rochedale?
The median advertised rent in Rochedale is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rochedale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rochedale covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Rochedale State High School (0.5 km), Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale) (0.8 km), Rochedale State School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rochedale?
Rochedale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (84% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rochedale?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rochedale?
In Rochedale, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (13.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rochedale?
42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rochedale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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