Rochedale South (Qld)

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As of May 2026, the suburb of Rochedale South has a population estimated at approximately 15,577, according to an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census. Compared to the 2021 Census which counted 15,228 people, this represents an expansion of 349 people (2.3%). The latest figures were derived from the estimated resident population of 15,577, calculated by Districts based on the ABS release of June 2025 ERP data combined with 81 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 2,512 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb of Rochedale South in the top quartile of Australian areas analyzed by Districts. About 51.0% of the recent population increase was attributed to natural increase, which acted as the main growth driver.

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The local labor pool is characterized by high skill levels and a solid presence in critical service industries, with unemployment sitting at a low 2.8%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,699, which reflects a jobless rate 1.6% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane, while the proportion of active labor force participants matches the metropolitan benchmark of 70.4%. Census figures show that 17.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be evaluated in the context of pandemic restrictions.

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For the financial year 2023, tax records show that residents in Rochedale South had a median income of $54,610 and an average income of $68,791. These earnings sit slightly higher than the country-wide median, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for WPI growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the estimated earnings as of March 2026 are $60,814 for the median and $76,606 for the average. Census data from 2021 indicates local personal, family, and household incomes place near the 58th national percentile. The primary income group falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, representing 37.3% of the community (5,810 people), compared to 33.3% for the metro area. After deducting housing costs, residents retain of their earnings for discretionary spending, putting the suburb in the th SEIFA income decile.

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The housing composition in Rochedale South consists of 88.4% separate houses and 11.6% alternative housing structures like apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Brisbane metro has 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Rochedale South stands at 30.0%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average, while mortgaged properties account for 47.0% and rental homes make up 23.0%. Median monthly mortgage costs are $1,800, which is below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, whereas median weekly rents are $395, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $380. On a national level, monthly repayments are below the Australian median of $1,863, but rental rates are higher than the country-wide median of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 78.8%, which includes 39.0% couples raising children, 26.5% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent homes. The remaining 21.2% consist of non-family living arrangements, where 18.7% are single-person households and 2.6% are group shared homes. With a median occupancy of 2.8 people, household sizes are larger than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.

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The proportion of tertiary-qualified individuals is high, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 16.2% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Undergraduate degrees are held by 19.0% of the population, while 5.9% have postgraduate degrees and 2.8% have graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 24.9% holding certificate qualifications.

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There is 77 active bus stops in Rochedale South, which are served by 6 routes that offer 241 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very high, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 197 meters. Because the community is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with 88% commuting by car and 8% utilizing the bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars, which is higher than the regional rate. Census figures from 2021 indicate 17.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health statistics align closely with national averages in terms of mortality and chronic disease trends, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is strong, with about 54% of residents (~8,483 people) holding policies.

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Cultural diversity in the area is higher than in most locations, with 27.4% of residents born outside Australia and 19.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.1% of the local population. A key statistical deviation is the Other category, which accounts for 1.9% of residents compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age is 37 years, which is similar to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a larger share of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.8%) and a smaller share of residents aged 25 - 34 (11.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.4% to 13.3%, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 5.0% to 6.8%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 65 to group decreased from to . Long-term modeling suggests significant shifts by with the group aged + expected to grow by , adding people to total . Residents aged + are expected to account for of all population growth, emphasizing the suburb's aging trend, while the groups aged to and to are anticipated to shrink.

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Rochedale South currently has an estimated 919 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 528 children aged 0-2 and 352 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 751 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,725. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.