Rochedale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rochedale, QLD 4123.
About Rochedale
Welcome to Rochedale
Rochedale sits in Brisbane's southern suburbs, roughly 17 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Wishart, Mackenzie, Burbank, Kuraby and Eight Mile Plains. Once a semi-rural pocket known mostly for acreage and bushland, it has transformed over the past decade or so into one of Brisbane's more sought-after master-planned communities, with new estates, parkland and modern schools reshaping the area while still leaving room to breathe.
With a population of 7,633 and a median age of just 33, Rochedale has become a magnet for young families and professionals looking for newer homes, good schools and easy access to both the CBD and the Gold Coast via the M1. It's a suburb still very much in growth mode, and that momentum shows up clearly in its housing figures.
Housing & architecture
The vast majority of homes in Rochedale are houses, making up 80% of current listings, with townhouses accounting for 14%, vacant land 4% and apartments or units just 3%. This mix reflects the suburb's identity as a low-density, family-oriented pocket of master-planned estates, where architecturally consistent new-build homes on generous blocks dominate the streetscape, often bordering conservation land or landscaped parkland.
Buyers will find a strong supply of contemporary two-storey homes with modern facades, alongside pockets of larger acreage-style properties that hint at the suburb's rural past. Townhouse and land releases continue to roll out as later stages of Rochedale's various estates are completed, giving buyers entry points beyond the standard detached house.
The property market
Rochedale's median house price currently sits at $1.49 million, having climbed 15.7% recently, a strong result that reflects sustained demand for its newer housing stock and lifestyle appeal. Median rent is $950 a week, underlining solid interest from tenants as well as owner-occupiers and pointing to a suburb where both buyers and renters are competing for a limited supply of homes.
That growth rate outpaces many surrounding established suburbs, and it's easy to see why: Rochedale offers a rare combination of new housing, proximity to the CBD and the Gold Coast corridor, and genuine green space, all of which continue to draw buyers priced out of closer-in suburbs but unwilling to compromise on quality or lifestyle.
Getting around
Rochedale's location just off the Pacific Motorway makes it a popular choice for commuters, with quick access north to the Brisbane CBD and south toward the Gold Coast. Local roads connect neatly into neighbouring Eight Mile Plains and Underwood, both useful for picking up busway services on the South East Busway, one of Brisbane's fastest public transport links into the city.
While Rochedale itself isn't on the rail network, nearby Kuraby and Eight Mile Plains give residents alternative options for train and bus travel, and the suburb's growing road network has been designed with the area's rapid residential expansion in mind.
Schools & families
Education is one of Rochedale's strongest drawcards. Rochedale State School and Rochedale State High School anchor the public system locally, both benefiting from the steady stream of young families moving into the area, while Redeemer Lutheran College and St Peter's Primary School add well-regarded independent and faith-based options nearby. For families planning years ahead, this depth of choice across sectors is a significant part of the suburb's appeal.
Combined with the suburb's young median age of 33, it's clear Rochedale is very much a family-forming community, with schools, childcare and parkland all developed in step with the residential rollout.
Parks & recreation
Rochedale has been planned with green space as a priority, and pockets of remnant bushland and conservation corridors sit alongside newer parks, playgrounds and walking paths throughout its estates. This gives residents a genuine sense of openness that's increasingly rare in Brisbane's growth suburbs, with easy access to nature without leaving the local area.
Neighbouring Burbank and Mackenzie add further bushland and recreational reserves to the mix, while Eight Mile Plains and Wishart offer additional sporting facilities and retail-adjacent green spaces for weekend use.
Market snapshot
Rochedale property market
Median sale price
$1.49m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$950
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$975k
Median
$1.49m
Premium
$2.29m
Days on market
30
Auction clearance
35%
Sold this year
107
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +13.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rochedale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rochedale, QLD 4123.
Population
7,633
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,492
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$2,600
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Rochedale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Rochedale
$2.38m
8 Zenith Street
Sold ~July 2026
$455k
106/24-30 Sunningdale Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
20 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.61m
59 Hillcrest Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
59/89 West Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.05m
159 Splendour Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
50/81 Major Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
22/81 Major Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Rochedale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rochedale?
The median house price in Rochedale, QLD is $1.49m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.7%.
How much is rent in Rochedale?
The median weekly rent in Rochedale is around $950 per week.
Is Rochedale a good place to live?
Rochedale is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Rochedale is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,633 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Rochedale?
Rochedale has a population of 7,633 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Rochedale?
There are 4 schools in or near Rochedale, including Redeemer Lutheran College, Rochedale State School and St Peter's Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochedale?
Properties in Rochedale take around 30 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 35%.
How much do you need to buy in Rochedale?
Entry-level properties in Rochedale start around $975k, while premium homes reach $2.29m.
What suburbs are near Rochedale?
Suburbs near Rochedale include Wishart, Mackenzie, Burbank, Kuraby and Eight Mile Plains.
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