Rothwell, QLD 4022 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rothwell is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4022, home to 7,538 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 29 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,538
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,305 /week
- Median personal income
- $647 /week
- Median family income
- $1,604 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Moreton Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Moreton Bay - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Petrie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,676
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Grace Lutheran College (Rothwell)
- Mueller College (Rothwell)
- Deception Bay State High School
- St Benedict's Primary School (Mango Hill)
- St Benedict's College (Mango Hill)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 22 bus stops
- Deception Bay Rd at Morris Road
- Anzac Ave at Finnegan Street
- Gynther Rd near Eton St
- Gynther Road
- Rothwell station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 35 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 21.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.1% of the 3,064 resolvable premises in Rothwell. 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: 50.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 49.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rothwell?
Rothwell (QLD 4022) had 7,538 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Rothwell?
The median advertised rent in Rothwell is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rothwell?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rothwell covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Grace Lutheran College (Rothwell) (1.2 km), Mueller College (Rothwell) (1.5 km), Deception Bay State High School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rothwell?
Rothwell is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rothwell?
Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). 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 Rothwell?
In Rothwell, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (21.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rothwell?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rothwell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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