Moving to Rochedale South QLD 4123
What the official numbers say about living in Rochedale South — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $395 a week, against a median household income of $1,924 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Rochedale South grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,996 → 15,228 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rochedale South scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kuraby, 3.9 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Springwood station, 1.8 km south.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 24.4 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 18 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 27 schools · 44 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 51 parks — see them all on the Rochedale South profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rochedale South State School 850 m · Springwood Road State School 900 m · St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.2 km · Springwood State High School 1.6 km · Redeemer Lutheran College 1.8 km · Brisbane Catholic Education 1.9 km · Rochedale State School 2.1 km · Springwood Central State School 2.1 km
Groceries: Drakes 550 m · Coles 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.7 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Aldi 2.2 km · Coles 3 km
Parks and reserves: Kerstin Park 150 m · Mountain View Park 300 m · Parfrey Road Park 300 m · Denny Way Park 550 m · Baroona Park 550 m · Cilla Court Park 600 m · Bond Park 650 m · Langford Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rochedale South, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Torresian Crow · Australian Magpie · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rochedale South, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochedale South here | 15,228 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Underwood | 6,809 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Springwood | 9,710 | — | 7/10 | 30% |
| Rochedale | 7,633 | — | 10/10 | 34% |
| Kuraby | 8,737 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Woodridge | 12,982 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
| Slacks Creek | 10,408 | — | 1/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Logan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Rankin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4123 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rochedale South profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $395 a week.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 14,996 people to 15,228. It sits about 18 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Kuraby station is roughly 3.9 km away. Local government is Logan council, and the federal seat is Rankin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Rochedale South vs Underwood · Rochedale South vs Springwood.
Nearby guides: Underwood · Springwood · Rochedale · Kuraby · Woodridge · Slacks Creek.
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