| Rocklea Brisbane, Queensland |
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The Brisbane Markets within the suburb |
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| Population: | 1500 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 4106 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 9.1 km² (3.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 12 km (7 mi) from Brisbane | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Brisbane | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Yeerongpilly | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Moreton | ||||||||||||
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The large Brisbane suburb of Rocklea is located 12 kilometres south of the city. At times the suburb has experienced significant flooding from the nearby Brisbane River. The west of the suburb is bordered by the Oxley Creek.
Rocklea is a mostly industrial suburb, being the home to many large firms from a range industries (Mainly Transport). It is also at one end of the Ipswich Motorway and has a train station on the Beenleigh line.
Rocklea is also the host to the Brisbane Markets, which is known for its flowers, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. The markets were established in 1964.[1] The opening of the markets occurred on 31 August and was attended by the then Premier of Queensland, Frank Nicklin.[2]
The suburb has a school, Rocklea State School, which was opened in 1885.[1]