Rochedale
QLDRochedale is a growing suburb in QLD with 7,633 residents.
- SAL code
- 32447
- SA2
- 303031064
- Population
- 7,633
Rochedale, QLD had 7,633 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 33.4% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 33. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,600 a month. Around 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 52.8%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 92.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 19 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?7,633
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+33.4%
3yr: +16.3% · 10yr: +132.4%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,492/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
33
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?9/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
4
3 primary, 2 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?7
3 long day, 4 OSHC, 1 family
Parks & green space
?19
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?21
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Rochedale - Burbank (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Rochedale suburb alone is ~7,633 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,804 to 13,761 over 24 years, averaging 5.5% per year.
Schools
4 in suburbSector
2 public · 2 private
Type
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1 K-12
Total enrolment
2,375(2 of 4 reporting)
Avg per school
1,188
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (92.8%), owner-occupied (76.0%), built for families (55% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
13 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC | Environmental Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 33.5% | 5.15 km² |
| EM | Environmental Management ZoneEnvironmental | 30.4% | 4.68 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 5.9% | 0.91 km² |
| RR | Rural Residential ZoneRural | 3.9% | 0.61 km² |
| II | IIOther | 3.9% | 0.59 km² |
| CN | CNOther | 2.3% | 0.36 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 2.2% | 0.34 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 1.8% | 0.27 km² |
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 1.5% | 0.23 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 1.0% | 0.16 km² |
| SC | Specialised Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.8% | 0.13 km² |
| RU | Rural ZoneRural | 0.7% | 0.10 km² |
| LMR | LMROther | 0.1% | 0.02 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.