Rochedale, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rochedale, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Rochedale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.57018 |
| Longitude | 153.12685 |
| Population | 3,189 |
| Density | 212.5 /km² |
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 4123 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 15 km southeast |
Rochedale is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,189. The locality covers an area of 15.0 km², giving a population density of about 212.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southeast of Brisbane. Rochedale is located at 27.5702°S, 153.1268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4123.
Rochedale rests on a broad, gently sloping plateau, its character defined by the wide, open skies and the subtle, almost imperceptible rise and fall of the land. It lies 14.9 km south-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 138°T), and is situated 7.4 km west-south-west of Capalaba. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth, mingling with the more immediate perfume of eucalypts and the distant, faint hum of traffic from the arterial roads that thread through its periphery. Residential streets branch off like veins, lined with a mix of established homes and newer builds, each with its own patch of lawn, often a vibrant green against the muted ochre of the soil. The light at late afternoon often possesses a softened, honeyed quality, painting the rooftops and the sparse scattering of street trees in warm, forgiving tones.
Historically, Rochedale's story is one of transition, from agricultural roots to its present-day suburban sprawl. The land itself once supported dairy farms and orchards, and echoes of that past can still be glimpsed in the occasional older farmhouse or the lingering memory of fertile soil. Today, its economy is largely driven by retail, services, and the constant churn of construction, catering to a growing population that seeks its accessible, yet somewhat removed, position from the bustling Brisbane centre. While not boasting grand landmarks, Rochedale's distinctiveness lies in its unassuming nature, a place where the quiet rhythm of everyday life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence, a solid and dependable presence on the urban fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rochedale, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rochedale, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Rochedale includes the postcode (4123), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rochedale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |