Rochedale, Queensland
| Rochedale Brisbane, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 1,172 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4123 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 17 km (11 mi) from Brisbane GPO | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mansfield | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Division of Bonner | ||||||||||||||
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Rochedale is an outer suburb of the city of Brisbane, Australia[2]. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-east of the Brisbane central business district.
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.
In 1981 the Redeemer Lutheran College was established.
Development
In previous elections, the controversy on whether a dump should be built in Rochedale or not featured heavily in some candidates' campaigns.[citation needed]
From 2009, Rochedale is expected to experience major growth from 1,200 residents to over 17,000 over the course of 15–20 years[3]. This is due to 'The Rochedale Urban Community Development' where bush and farm lands have been approved by the Brisbane City Council to be turned into housing estates. This claim was also made by Real Estate Developers in advertising their vacant lots.
As Rochedale backs onto the Priest Gully a wildlife corridor has been set up to preserve the local flora and fauna.
Transport
The Pacific Motorway passes through western parts of the suburb. The Mt Gravatt Bus Service provides public transport services in Rochedale to surrounding areas. This bus transport is inexpensive and reliable. [4]
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Rochedale (Brisbane City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ ourbrisbane.com website, Rochedale section
- ^ http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/bccwr/lib174/miles_platting_road_intersection_newsletter_july08.pdf
- ^ http://www.communityguide.com.au/suburb.cfm?/rochedale-4123/
External links
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