Queensland location profile
Rochedale South QLD 4123
Rochedale South is a leafy, family-friendly suburb in Logan City with mostly 1970s–90s brick homes on quiet, hilly streets. It offers convenient access to major motorways and neighbouring employment and retail hubs while retaining a relaxed suburban feel.
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Why families consider Rochedale South
Predominantly families and long-term owner-occupiers, with a growing mix of young professionals and downsizers. Lifestyle revolves around parks, school communities, local sport and easy commuting to Brisbane and Logan.
Amenities & services
- Underwood Marketplace (major retail, supermarkets)
- Springwood Mall and Arndale (nearby shopping and dining)
- Local cafes and restaurants along Rochedale Rd and in Springwood
- GP clinics, dental and allied health; nearby hospitals at Logan (Meadowbrook) and QEII (Coopers Plains)
- Gyms, childcare centres and community facilities
- Logan North Library — Underwood
- Logan Hyperdome Library — Shailer Park
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Kuraby and Woodridge stations (Beenleigh line)
- Bus routes: high-frequency 555 plus local services 572/573/574/575 via Springwood/Underwood
- Major roads: Pacific Motorway (M1), Gateway Motorway, Rochedale Rd, Underwood Rd, Springwood Rd, Miles Platting Rd, Priestdale Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Underwood Park sports precinct (soccer, netball, BMX, skate park, dog off‑leash areas)
- Rochedale Rovers Football Club
- Logan North Aquatic Centre (Underwood)
- Bushwalking at Springwood Conservation Park and nearby Daisy Hill Conservation Park
- Cinemas and entertainment at Logan Hyperdome (Shailer Park) and Westfield Garden City (Upper Mount Gravatt)
- Underwood Park
- Springwood Conservation Park
- Daisy Hill Conservation Park
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Rochedale South and nearby Springwood/Underwood, with OSHC at local primary schools; vacancies vary by age group and term.
- Griffith University — Nathan & Mt Gravatt campuses (approx. 10–12km NW)
- Griffith University — Logan campus, Meadowbrook (approx. 12km S)
- QUT — Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
- University of Queensland — St Lucia (inner west Brisbane)