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Rochedale
BrisbaneQueensland
Rochedale view from underwood rd.jpg
Bush along Underwood Road, 2013
Rochedale is located in Queensland
Rochedale
Rochedale
Location in Queensland
Population 3,175 (2016 census)
 • Density 211.7/km2 (548/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4123
Area 15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location 18.4 km (11 mi) SE of Brisbane GPO
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
(Chandler Ward)
State electorate(s) Mansfield
Federal Division(s) Bonner
Suburbs around Rochedale:
Mansfield Mackenzie Burbank
Wishart Rochedale Burbank
Eight Mile Plains Underwood
Rochedale South
Priestdale

Rochedale is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Rochedale had a population of 3,175 people. Of these 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.

History

During convict settlement, explorers passed through the region but it was not until 1865 that the first settlers started farming the area's rich alluvial soil. The area takes its name from the Roche family, who emigrated from Ireland to Australia in 1860 and settled in the region. The family built a homestead they called Rochedale in 1868. During the 1960s residential development took off in the area. One local builder, Jack Davey was responsible for some of the new estates off Rochedale Road between Underwood Road and Priestdale Road. Some of the street names are family names such as Rhonda Street and Davey Street. The family lived in the area until the mid 1990s. In 1981, the Redeemer Lutheran College was established.

The Rochedale dump began operations in 1991. A waste-to-energy facility has been generating electricity since 2004.

Development

Rochedale State School was established at the intersection of Miles Platting Road and Rochedale Road in 1931. In previous elections, the controversy on whether a dump should be built in Rochedale or not featured heavily in some candidates' campaigns.

From 2009, Rochedale is expected to experience major growth from 1,200 residents to over 17,000 over the course of 15–20 years. This is due to 'The Rochedale Urban Community Development' where bush and farm lands have been approved by the Brisbane City Council to be turned into housing estates.

As Rochedale backs onto the Priest Gully a wildlife corridor has been set up to preserve the local flora and fauna.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, the population of Rochedale was 1,092, 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The median age of the Rochedale population was 43 years, 6 years above the Australian median. 64.9% of people living in Rochedale were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were Taiwan 3.8%, England 3.7%, New Zealand 3.5%, Italy 1.2%, United States of America 1.2%. 72.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 4.2% Mandarin, 1.6% Italian, 1.6% Greek, 1.5% Cantonese, 1% Punjabi.

Transport

The Pacific Motorway passes through western parts of the suburb. The Mt Gravatt Bus Service provides public transport services in Rochedale to surrounding areas.

Education

Rochedale State School
Rochedale State School, circa 2021

Rochedale State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 694 Rochedale Road (27°34′48″S 153°07′31″E / 27.5800°S 153.1253°E / -27.5800; 153.1253 (Rochedale State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 981 students with 70 teachers (63 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

St Peter's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 955 Rochedale Road (27°35′35″S 153°07′20″E / 27.5930°S 153.1223°E / -27.5930; 153.1223 (St Peter's Primary School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 464 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).

Redeemer Lutheran College is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls at 745 Rochedale Road (27°35′07″S 153°07′27″E / 27.5852°S 153.1241°E / -27.5852; 153.1241 (Redeemer Lutheran College)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 994 students with 70 teachers (67 full-time equivalent) and 63 non-teaching staff (48 full-time equivalent).

Rochedale State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 249 Priestdale Road (27°35′08″S 153°06′41″E / 27.5856°S 153.1114°E / -27.5856; 153.1114 (Rochedale State High School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,371 students with 110 teachers (104 full-time equivalent) and 40 non-teaching staff (31 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

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