Rochedale South, Queensland

Rochedale South Logan City,  Queensland
Rochedale Shopping Village (formerly Strathlands), 2013
Rochedale South
Coordinates	27°35′57″S153°07′47″E / 27.5991°S 153.1297°E / -27.5991; 153.1297 (Rochedale South (centre of suburb)
Population	15,228 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	2,456/km2 (6,360/sq mi)
Established	1979
Postcode(s)	4123
Area	6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.1 km (5 mi) NNE of Logan Central 21.7 km (13 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD [2]
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Springwood
Federal division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Rochedale South: Eight Mile Plains Rochedale Burbank Underwood Rochedale South Priestdale Underwood Springwood Springwood

Rochedale South is a northern residential suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. ^[3] In the 2021 census, Rochedale South had a population of 15,228 people. ^[1]

Geography

Its northern boundaries of Priestdale and Underwood Road form the boundary of the City of Logan and the City of Brisbane. Part of the suburb's western boundary follows the Pacific Motorway. ^[4]

In the past Rochedale was known for its rich, red soil that is good for crops. Yet due to recent years of drought in the area, much of the farming has been abandoned and are now commercialised.^{[ citation needed ]}

It borders Rochedale, Eight Mile Plains, Priestdale, Springwood and Underwood. ^[4]

History

In 1952, the Gill family ran a poultry farm and piggery and in 1967 developed the land into the first sewered estate in the region. They named some of the streets after the towns^{[ where? ]} and streets in England from where they originated in 1951.^{[ citation needed ]} Some of the streets were Ridgeway Street, Green Way, Edgeware Drive Gills Close and Hindmarsh Court.

The Strathlands shopping centre opened on Underwood Road ( 27°35′48″S153°07′29″E / 27.5966°S 153.1248°E / -27.5966; 153.1248 (Rochedale Shopping Village) ) in 1970 but was later renamed Rochedale Shopping Village. ^[5] A number of churches were established in the following decades as the population of the suburb expanded with estate developments.

The suburb was named and bounded on 1 August 1979, ^[3] when it was split off from the larger Rochedale. ^[5] The name Rochedale refers to the homestead built by the Roche family who settled in the area in 1868. The family farmed grapes and citrus fruits in the 1870s. ^[5] The name Rochedale has been used since the 1880s. ^[6]

Springwood Road State School opened on 29 January 1974. ^[7]

Rochedale South State School opened on 30 January 1979. ^[7]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Rochedale South recorded a population of 14,996 people, 51.3% female and 48.7% male. ^[8] The median age of the Rochedale South population was 35 years, 2 years below the national median of 37. 71.9% of people living in Rochedale South were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 6.5%, England 4.3%, South Africa 1.1%, India 0.6%, Fiji 0.6%. 86.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.9% Cantonese, 0.9% Mandarin, 0.6% Arabic, 0.5% Hindi, 0.4% Greek. ^[8]

In the 2016 census, Rochedale South had a population of 15,317 people. ^[9] The "average" person in Rochedale South would be a 36-year-old female, married with 1.8 children, living in a mortgaged 3 bed house with 2 cars. She would be employed full time in a professional role holding a bachelor's degree and travel to work by car. She would be born in Australia of English heritage, but not religious. ^{[9] [ original research? ]}

In the 2021 census, Rochedale South had a population of 15,228 people. ^[1]

Education

Springwood Road State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 94-120 Springwood Road ( 27°36′29″S153°07′45″E / 27.6081°S 153.1292°E / -27.6081; 153.1292 (Springwood Road State School) ). ^{[10] [11]} In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 586 students with 46 teachers (39 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). ^[12] It includes a special education program. ^[10]

Rochedale South State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wendron Street ( 27°35′26″S153°07′47″E / 27.5906°S 153.1298°E / -27.5906; 153.1298 (Rochedale South State School) ). ^{[10] [13]} In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 463 students with 37 teachers (31 full-time equivalent) and 24 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). ^[12] It includes a special education program. ^[10]

There are no secondary schools in Rochedale South. The nearest secondary schools are Rochedale State High School and Redeemer Lutheran College (a non-state school) in Rochedale, approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) north, ^[14] and Springwood State High School in Springwood, on the southern boundary. ^[15]

Sports

Rochedale is home to the 2010 Brisbane Premier League champions, Rochedale Rovers Football Club. They play out of Underwood Park, Priestdale.

Projected population

The projected population from 2016 census is as follows: ^[16]

2016 15,984

2021 16,740 (4.5% increase from 2016)

2026 16,896 (0.9% increase from 2021)

2031 16,977 (0.5% increase from 2026)

2036 17,129 (0.9% increase from 2031)

2041 17,259 (0.8% increase from 2036)

Transport

Rochedale South is adjacent the Pacific Highway (Brisbane/Gold Coast Highway) and in close proximity to the Gateway Motorway, and Southeast Freeway.^{[ citation needed ]}

The closest bus stations are in adjacent suburbs. Springwood and Eight Mile Plains (South East Busway).^{[ citation needed ]}

The closest train station is in Kuraby, 4 km west.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Rochedale South (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Brisbane CBD to Rochedale South". Google Maps. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
3. "Rochedale South – suburb in City of Logan (entry 45305)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 26 January 2020.
4. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 22 May 2022.
5. "Rochedale South". Logan City Council. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
6. "Rochedale – suburb in the City of Brisbane (entry 50100)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 22 April 2020.
7. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
8. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Rochedale South (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
9. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Rochedale South (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
10. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
11. "Springwood Road State School". Archived from the original on 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
12. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
13. "Rochedale South State School". Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
14. "Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale)". Department of Education. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
15. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 21 April 2020.
16. Queensland Government Statistician's Office, Queensland Treasury. "Projected population (medium series), by statistical area level 2 (SA2), SA3 and SA4, Queensland, 2016 to 2041". www.qgso.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2018.

External links

• "Rochedale and Rochedale South". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.