Rochedale, Queensland

Rochedale is {{convert|18.9|km|mi|0}} by road south-east of the Brisbane CBD.{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Brisbane+cbd/rochedale/@-27.5243059,152.9869018,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b915a045cf620bb:0x502a35af3de84c0!2m2!1d153.0260341!2d-27.4704528!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b915cb2d8b24011:0x502a35af3de96e0!2m2!1d153.1164813!2d-27.56924?entry=ttu|access-date=3 May 2024|title=Brisbane CBD to Rochedale}}

The Brisbane Metro depot for electric buses is located in Rochedale due to its proximity to the South East Busway. The {{convert|10|hectare|acre|adj=on}} site includes a one-megawatt solar power system.{{cite web |url=https://brisbanedevelopment.com/major-construction-begins-at-brisbane-metro-depot/ |title=Major Construction Begins at Brisbane Metro Depot |author= |date=27 October 2021 |website=Brisbane Development |access-date=13 November 2021 |archive-date=13 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113005157/https://brisbanedevelopment.com/major-construction-begins-at-brisbane-metro-depot/ |url-status=live }}

During convict settlement, explorers passed through the region but it was not until 1865 that the first settlers started farming the area's rich alluvial soil. The area takes its name from the Roche family, who emigrated from Ireland to Australia in 1860 and settled in the region. The family built a homestead they called Rochedale in 1868.

Rochedale State School was established at the intersection of Miles Platting Road and Rochedale Road on 1 April 1931.{{cite web |url=http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/about-logan/suburbs/rochedale-south |title=Rochedale South |date=1 May 2013 |publisher=Logan City Council |access-date=28 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228102124/http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/about-logan/suburbs/rochedale-south |archive-date=28 December 2013 |url-status=live }}{{Citation|author1=Queensland Family History Society|title=Queensland schools past and present|publication-date=2010|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=Queensland Family History Society|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}

In 1956, the Rochedale Scout Group was formed and established a Scout Den on the corner of Grieve and Rochedale Roads. This parcel of land is zoned for recreational use by the Brisbane City Council.{{cite web |title=Map - Brisbane City Council City Plan 2014 |url=https://cityplan.brisbane.qld.gov.au/eplan/property/1RP89790/0/234?_t=property |website=Brisbane City Council City Plan 2014 |access-date=3 May 2024}}

St Peter's Catholic Primary School was established in 1976 by the Presentation Sisters with an initial enrolment of 44 students.{{Cite web|title=Our History|url=http://www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au/school-profile/Our%20Vision%20Motto%20and%20Emblem/Pages/Our-History.aspx|access-date=2022-02-23|website=St Peter's Catholic Primary School|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416201317/http://www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au/school-profile/Our%20Vision%20Motto%20and%20Emblem/Pages/Our-History.aspx|url-status=live}}

Redeemer Lutheran College opened on 4 February 1980 with 56 Year 8 students under headmaster Leslie Robin Kleinschmidt.{{Cite web|date=26 January 2015|title=Mr Leslie Robin KLEINSCHMIDT|url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1151158|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Australian Honours Search Facility|publisher=Australian Government|archive-date=23 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223093915/https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1151158|url-status=live}} The school was officially opened on 13 April 1980 by Joh Bjelke-Petersen, the Queensland Premier. In 1999, a middle school consisting of Years 6 to 8 was created. In 2007, a junior school consisting of Years Prep to 5 was added.{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/about-redeemer/history|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Redeemer Lutheran College|language=en-US|archive-date=18 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218234643/https://www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/about-redeemer/history|url-status=live}}

Rochedale State High School opened on 24 January 1983.

The Rochedale dump began operations in 1991, despite numerous controversies.{{Cite web|date=2016-09-06|title=Soorley backs off Rochedale dump ban|url=https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/soorley-backs-rochedale-dump-ban|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Green Left|language=en|archive-date=6 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306175345/https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/soorley-backs-rochedale-dump-ban|url-status=live}} A waste-to-energy facility has been generating electricity since 2004.{{Cite news|date=15 May 2011|title=Brisbane turns garbage to power with waste-to-energy generation plant from Landfill Gas Industries|work=thecouriermail.com.au|publisher=News Ltd|agency=Australian Associated Press|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-turns-garbage-to-power-with-waste-to-energy-generation-plant-from-landfill-gas-industries/story-e6freoof-1226056202309|url-status=dead|access-date=27 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417043326/http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-turns-garbage-to-power-with-waste-to-energy-generation-plant-from-landfill-gas-industries/story-e6freoof-1226056202309|archive-date=17 April 2014}}

In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, the population of Rochedale was 1,092, 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The median age of the Rochedale population was 43 years, 6 years above the Australian median. 64.9% of people living in Rochedale were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were Taiwan 3.8%, England 3.7%, New Zealand 3.5%, Italy 1.2%, United States of America 1.2%. 72.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 4.2% Mandarin, 1.6% Italian, 1.6% Greek, 1.5% Cantonese, 1% Punjabi.{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC31413 |name=Rochedale (State Suburb) |accessdate=27 December 2013 |quick=on}}

In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Rochedale had a population of 3,175 people. Of these 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32470|name=Rochedale (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Rochedale had a population of 7,633 people.{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL32447|name=Rochedale (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}

Rochedale has heritage-listed sites, including:

• Native Fern Gardens, 447 Miles Platting Road ({{Coord|-27.5795|153.1141|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Native Fern Garderns (heritage)}}){{cite BrisbaneHR|2032|Native Fern Gardens|accessdate=9 March 2020}}

File:Rochedale State School.jpg

Rochedale State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 694 Rochedale Road ({{coord|-27.5800|153.1253|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Rochedale State School}}).{{cite web|date=9 July 2018|title=State and non-state school details|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|url-status=live|publisher=Queensland Government|accessdate=21 November 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archivedate=21 November 2018}}{{Cite web|date=2019-12-10|title=Rochedale State School|url=https://rochedalss.eq.edu.au/|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Rochedale State School|language=en|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609130644/https://rochedalss.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live}} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 981 students with 70 teachers (63 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).{{cite web|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|publisher=Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority|accessdate=28 January 2020|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|url-status=live}} It includes a special education program.

St Peter's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 955 Rochedale Road ({{coord|-27.5930|153.1223|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=St Peter's Primary School}}).{{Cite web|title=St Peter's Catholic School Rochedale|url=http://www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|access-date=2022-02-23|website=St Peter’s Catholic School Rochedale|archive-date=18 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218234643/http://www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|url-status=live}} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 464 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).

Redeemer Lutheran College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls at 745 Rochedale Road ({{coord|-27.5852|153.1241|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Redeemer Lutheran College}}).{{cite web|title=Redeemer Lutheran College|url=https://www.redeemer.com.au|accessdate=21 November 2018|archive-date=3 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903192452/https://www.redeemer.com.au/|url-status=live}} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 994 students with 70 teachers (67 full-time equivalent) and 63 non-teaching staff (48 full-time equivalent).

Rochedale State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at 249 Priestdale Road ({{coord|-27.5856|153.1114|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Rochedale State High School}}).{{Cite web|date=2019-03-25|title=Rochedale State High School|url=https://rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au/|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Rochedale State High School|language=en|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609115739/https://rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live}} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,371 students with 110 teachers (104 full-time equivalent) and 40 non-teaching staff (31 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

The suburb of Rochedale is supported by many community organisations including sporting clubs, religious entities, youth organisations and educational groups.

There are a number of churches, including:

• St Philip's Anglican Church, 270 Rochedale Road ({{Coord|-27.5642|153.1288|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=St Philip's Anglican Church}}){{Cite web|title=St Philip's Rochedale|url=http://www.st-phils.org.au/|access-date=2022-02-23|website=St Philip's Rochedale|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213154012/http://www.st-phils.org.au/|url-status=live}}
• St Peter's Catholic Church, 955 Rochedale Road ({{Coord|-27.5926|153.1221|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=St Peter's Catholic Church}}){{Cite web|title=St Peter's Catholic Parish, Rochedale|url=http://www.stpetersrochedale.org.au/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219103342/http://www.stpetersrochedale.org.au/|archive-date=19 February 2022|access-date=2022-02-23|website=St Peter's Catholic Parish, Rochedale|language=en}}

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