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Rochedale South has an estimated 15,580 residents, up from 15,228 at the 2021 Census — a change of 352 people, or 2.3%. That puts 2,513 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Rochedale South is estimated to have a population of approximately 15,580, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates and post-Census address validations. This count represents an addition of 352 people (2.3%) compared to the 15,228 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 15,580 resident estimate by reviewing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. This population volume generates a density of 2,512 persons per square kilometer, ranking the locality within the upper quartile of nationally assessed regions.
Recent population expansion was driven predominantly by natural increase, accounting for roughly 51.0% of all local gains. For demographic modelling, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their base. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch weights cohort growth using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Under this framework, demographic forecasts point to an overall reduction in the suburb of Rochedale South, contracting by 33 persons by 2041. Even so, particular demographics will expand, most notably the 85 and over age group with an anticipated increase of 494 people. Additional detail can be found in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
228 new dwellings have been approved in Rochedale South over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysing ABS building approval data mapped to statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Rochedale South has generated approximately 45 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 228 homes across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 24 approvals have been tallied. In the context of local population contraction, this incoming supply appears well matched to market requirements, supporting buyer options, with new homes reflecting an average expected construction cost of $454,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $40.9 million during this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential building activity. On a per-capita basis, Rochedale South exhibits residential building activity comparable to Greater Brisbane, preserving balanced market conditions in line with the surrounding metropolis.
This volume remains below the national benchmark, reflecting an established neighbourhood that may face planning constraints. Construction is heavily weighted toward detached housing at 82.0%, with attached dwellings representing 18.0%, reinforcing the traditional low-density fabric oriented toward families needing larger blocks. With roughly 694 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of a mature housing market. With demographic forecasts pointing to flat or declining resident numbers, Rochedale South is positioned to encounter reduced dwelling demand, fostering supportive market dynamics for property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rochedale South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rochedale South, worth an estimated $388 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, transport upgrades, and capital projects play a transformative role in shaping community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 significant initiatives expected to influence the surrounding area, with notable developments including 319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3566 Underwood Road Mixed Development, Springwood Health Hub, and Daisy Hill Koala Conservation Trails.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Citrine Townhomes
Citrine is a 90-home townhome community by Metro Property Development at 311 Gardner Road, Rochedale, 17km south of the Brisbane CBD. The two and three-storey, three and four-bedroom residences are being built by Creation Homes across three stages and include a resort-style pool, yoga lawn and BBQ facilities set amid tropical landscaping. Stage 1 has reached the defects phase with all essential services connected, Stage 2 is nearing completion, and Stage 3 continues to progress, with settlements forecast to run from late 2025 through early 2026.The circa $100 million project also includes a 1.59ha land handback to Brisbane City Council for a rehabilitated nature reserve.
Rochedale Shopping Centre and Multiple Dwellings
Approved mixed-use development on a 2.9 hectare site at 566 Underwood Road, Rochedale, combining a Centre Activities shopping precinct of seven retail buildings with 66 multiple dwelling apartments over two residential levels. The retail component includes a central pedestrian plaza, internal courtyard and multiple street and basement pedestrian access points. Residences include a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with private balconies and shared rooftop terrace amenity. The site provides basement parking across 522 spaces and has road frontage to both Underwood Road and School Road.The project is in pre-construction with an estimated completion in early 2029.
319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3
Final stage of 319 Gardner Road townhouse development delivering additional contemporary homes to meet growing demand in Rochedale. Features modern architectural design and quality construction standards.
Daisy Hill Koala Conservation Trails
Feasibility study for new koala conservation trails as part of Queensland's Tracks and Trails program. Will provide enhanced recreation opportunities while protecting koala habitat in the Daisy Hill Conservation Park area.
Daisy Hill Koala Bushland Upgrades and Park Expansion
Queensland Government is continuing delivery of the long-term Daisy Hill Koala Bushland Directions Paper (2017-2027). Current planning focuses on the next stage of visitor improvements including trails, wayfinding, visitor amenities and recreation facilities following the 213 hectare expansion of Daisy Hill Conservation Park in 2024. Earlier upgrades including the revitalised Daisy Hill Koala Centre, boardwalks, picnic facilities and accessibility improvements have already been completed. No koala hospital is planned for this site.
Highland at Cornubia Residential Estate
24-lot residential land estate in Cornubia, delivered in two stages. Stage 1 sold out; Stage 2 has limited lots remaining with titles imminent. The estate provides town water, sewer, NBN and underground power, with elevated sites offering wide district views.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Logan River Flood Mitigation Project
Ongoing flood resilience program across the Logan River catchment incorporating flood mitigation works, updated flood modelling, drainage improvements, floodplain management, and digital flood warning and mapping systems. In 2026 Logan City Council endorsed significant improvements to flood mapping and planning policy following an independent review, with implementation progressing through a Temporary Local Planning Instrument.
8,717 residents of Rochedale South are employed, from a labour force of 8,964. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,323, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that Rochedale South possesses a well-qualified labour pool with extensive coverage in frontline community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.8%. There were 8,717 residents actively employed as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sat 1.6% below the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Overall participation aligns closely with the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.1%. Census records show that 17.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration in education & training is especially prominent, where local representation is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.3% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Comparing Census resident counts against local workplace tallies highlights the area's predominantly suburban residential profile and limited internal employment base. According to AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical zones, the twelve months to March 2026 saw the local workforce shrink by 3.2% alongside a 3.6% reduction in employed individuals, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 3.2%, the labour force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment inched up 0.1 percentage points. Long-term perspective is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national outlook from Mar-26. Across the country, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary considerably. Mapping these sector-specific forecasts to Rochedale South's existing industry distribution indicates local employment expansions of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents a direct structural weighting for context rather than a localised population-driven forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rochedale South is $1,924 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,610 a year against an average of $68,791. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Rochedale South recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $54,610 alongside an average of $68,791. While moderately higher than the Australian baseline, these figures sit below Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $60,814 for median income and $76,606 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned personal, household, and family earnings around the national 58th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 37.3% of local residents (5,811 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 33.3% share observed across the wider metropolitan area. Net of housing obligations, households retain 85.1% of their income, with the suburb positioned in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rochedale South had 5,321 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 88.4% of residential stock in Rochedale South, while other dwelling categories (including apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats) accounted for 11.6%, contrasting with Brisbane metro where houses represented 73.5% and alternative formats comprised 26.5%. Outright home ownership stood at 30.0%, substantially above metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties made up 47.0% and rental stock accounted for 23.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $1,800, below the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, whereas median weekly rental costs stood at $395 against the regional figure of $380.
Compared to Australian benchmarks, local mortgages are lower than the national $1,863, while rent exceeds the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rochedale South counted 5,321 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 78.8%, encompassing couples with children (39.0%), couples without children (26.5%), and single parent households (12.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.2%, made up of single-person households at 18.7% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.6 recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Rochedale South hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 973 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification rates in Rochedale South outpace regional benchmarks, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, compared to 16.2% across the SA4 region and 20.6% across the SA3 area. This strong academic background equips the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 19.0% of this cohort, followed by postgraduate awards at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational qualifications are also prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 24.9%. Current academic engagement is substantial, with 30.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by stage, 10.8% attend primary school, 8.7% are in secondary education, and 4.9% are completing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rochedale South means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.6% of residents in Rochedale South report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Overall health outcomes in Rochedale South track closely alongside countrywide norms based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality statistics, with typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 54% of residents (~8,484 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 8.3% and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 69.6% of residents indicated no chronic health conditions, matching up against 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. General health among working-age individuals is typical.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.6% of residents (2,586 people), above the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with older residents experiencing above-average health standards that track in line with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Rochedale South residents were born overseas and 19.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Rochedale South exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 27.4% of residents having been born overseas and 19.0% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, claimed by 52.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance appears in the Other category, which represents 1.9% locally compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the most common ancestries in Rochedale South are English at 25.5%, Australian at 23.6%, and Other at 10.1%. Several other cultural backgrounds also show elevated representation compared to regional averages, including Korean at 1.5% (vs 0.5%), New Zealand at 1.4% (vs 1.0%), and Maori at 1.3% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rochedale South is 37. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Rochedale South mirror Greater Brisbane across all broad categories, staying within 3.5 percentage points of regional shares. The median age remains at an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that period. The most pronounced shift since the Census has occurred in the 25 - 44 adult cohort, which dropped from 28.7% to an estimated 27.1%. By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to experience the strongest growth, adding 715 (28%) to reach 3,301 people, whereas children, young adults, and young to middle-aged adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rochedale South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,228 at the 2021 Census → 15,580 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32448). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.