Suburb Property Profile: Rochedale, QLD 4123

Located approximately 17–19km southeast of Brisbane's CBD, Rochedale sits within the City of Brisbane's Chandler Ward. The area takes its name from the Roche family, Irish settlers who arrived in 1860 and built a homestead called Rochedale in 1868, on land that was first farmed for its rich alluvial soil from 1865. Buyers are drawn here for the mix of established acreage and newer development within a genuine bushland setting close to the city. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.

Location Demographics

The population of Rochedale sits at 7,633 according to the 2021 Census, up 140.4% from 3,175 in 2016 — one of the sharper growth rates in Brisbane's south-east. The predominant age group is 30–39, and households are primarily couples with children.

Travel & Infrastructure

Rochedale busway station, which opened in May 2025 on the South East Busway extension at the corner of Underwood and School Roads, gives the suburb direct, high-frequency bus access toward the city. Rochedale is also home to Brisbane Metro's electric bus depot, a 10-hectare site with its own one-megawatt solar power system, reflecting the suburb's growing role in the busway network. The Pacific Motorway and Gateway Motorway both sit nearby for those driving.

Shopping

Rochedale itself has limited retail of its own; residents typically head to the nearby Rochedale Shopping Village (originally opened as Strathlands in 1970) just across the border in Rochedale South, or further into Underwood and Eight Mile Plains for broader options.

Schools & Recreation

Rochedale State School, established in 1931 at the intersection of Miles Platting Road and Rochedale Road, serves as the suburb's public primary option. Rochedale State High School caters for around 700–1,600 students from Years 8–12, with direct access to the city in around 20 minutes via the Eight Mile Plains bus exchange, and offers specialist programs including Marine Studies and an on-site two-hectare farm for Agriculture. St Peter's Catholic Primary School (established 1976) and Redeemer Lutheran College, a Prep–12 school with close to 1,000 students, provide further options for families.

Local Amenities

Rochedale retains genuine bushland character, with areas like Underwood Road bordered by remnant bush and reserves. The suburb has a long-standing community history too — the Rochedale Scout Group has run from a den on the corner of Grieve and Rochedale Roads since 1956, on land zoned for recreational use by Brisbane City Council.

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