Rochedale South, Queensland

Rochedale South
Logan CityQueensland
Population: 14,928 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode: 4123
Location: 20 km (12 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA: Logan City
State District: Electoral district of Springwood
Federal Division: Division of Rankin
Suburbs around Rochedale South:
Rochedale Rochedale Burbank
Underwood Rochedale South Priestdale
Underwood Springwood Springwood

Rochedale South is a suburb of Logan City, Queensland, Australia.

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Geography

Rochedale is 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.

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 and streets in England from where they originated in 1951. Some of the streets were Ridgeway Street, Green Way, Edgeware Drive and Gills Close.

Schools

Nearby schools include Springwood State High School, which is a little under 200m from the suburb.

Sports

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

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