Rochedale South, 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 South, in the Logan City local government area.
| Locality | Rochedale South |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.5989 |
| Longitude | 153.12983 |
| Population | 15,073 |
| Density | 2411.7 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 4123 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 18 km southeast |
Rochedale South is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 15,073. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 2411.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km southeast of Brisbane. Rochedale South is located at 27.5989°S, 153.1298°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4123.
Rochedale South breathes with the gentle hum of suburban life, a place where the Queensland sun, even in its softened afternoon descent, casts a warm, ochre glow across manicured lawns and the sturdy brickwork of its homes. It lies 16.3 km east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.0 km south-west of Capalaba. The landscape here is one of subtle undulations, a terrain that gently slopes and rises, not dramatic but possessing a quiet resilience. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in soft curls, stand as silent sentinels along the streets, their broad canopies offering dappled shade that shifts with the passing breeze. The air, particularly after a summer shower, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil mingling with the fainter, sharper fragrance of eucalyptus leaves, a characteristic perfume of this corner of Logan.
The character of Rochedale South is woven from threads of its past and the steady pulse of its present economy, which largely centres on residential development and local services supporting its growing population. Historically, the region around Rochedale South was part of a broader agricultural landscape, with pockets of farming and grazing that have gradually given way to the spread of urbanisation. Evidence of this heritage can still be glimpsed in the occasional larger block of land, remnants of older homesteads, and the names of some local streets that echo past agricultural pursuits. The nearby natural reserves, with their stands of native bushland, offer a valuable counterpoint to the built environment, providing havens for local wildlife and a quiet space for reflection, a reminder of the land’s enduring wildness.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rochedale South, 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 South, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for Rochedale South includes the postcode (4123), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan 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 South 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. |