About Rochedale, QLD

Rochedale is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Rochedale had a population of 3,175 people. == Geography == Rochedale is 18.4 kilometres (11 mi) by road south-east of the Brisbane GPO.The suburb's western boundary is partially aligned with the Gateway Motorway and Bulimba Creek. As Rochedale backs onto the Priest Gully a wildlife corridor has been set up to preserve the local flora and fauna. The Brisbane Metro depot for electric buses is located in Rochedale due to its proximity to the South East Busway. The 10-hectare (25-acre) site includes a one-megawatt solar power system. == History == 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.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 was zoned for recreational use by the Queensland Government.During the 1960s residential development took off in the area.