Rothwell QLD 4022
Located in Queensland, Rothwell sits 32 km from Brisbane CBD, around 41 minutes by car. The suburb has 7,538 residents, a median age of 43, and a median household income of $67,860 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 5.2% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $380 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,676. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 2 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Rothwell a good suburb?
Rothwell scores a C (49/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on safety and community.
Mixed results
2 schools
Very walkable
Walkability 71/100 · 32.3 km · 41 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $918K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 78/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 43 · 7,538 residents
Liveability Rating
49 / 100 · Ranked #556 in QLDEach bar is Rothwell's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Rothwell?
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Our score
49 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataRothwell's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $918,000, roughly 10% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$918,000
8% below its 6 neighbours (median $1,000,000)
Based on 134 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 63 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 40 sales $825K
- 4 bed 79 sales $940K
- 5 bed 13 sales $1.12M
Units
$725,000
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Rothwell are currently listed at around $899,000 on average. Based on 19 houses listed in the past six months.
$899K
19 houses listed in the last 6 months.
19 of the suburb's 2,822 dwellings (0.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Rothwell rent for around $650 a week on average, based on 41 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$650/wk
4% below its 5 neighbours (median $680/wk)
41 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
42 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,165 rented homes (3.6%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $660/wk
- 12 bonds
- +32% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025107 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 28% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4022.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$650/week ($34,000 a year) on a $899,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Rothwell safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Rothwell sits in the high band, with 183 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 26% on the prior year.
183 offences
26.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202445 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Rate
- -0.19 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -13.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Two schools serve Rothwell, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 3,434 students across 2 schools (avg 1,717)
- • ICSEA 1078-1080, median 1079 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Mueller College (1,867 students)
Secondary
Combined
Universities nearby
1.4% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Rothwell is very walkable on foot — at 71/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 18 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Rothwell.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 77.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 56.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 39.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 20.9 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 18 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Rothwell.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 47%
- Premises covered
- 3,219
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moreton Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 19 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 6 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Rothwell is home to about 7,500 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
7,538
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$67,860/yr
Census Median Rent
$380/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,676/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$33,644/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.1%
Total Dwellings
2,822
Owner-Occupier Rate
58.7%
Houses
69.5%
Rental Stress
29.1%
Mortgage Stress
29.6%
Work From Home
11.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
177 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 18 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,043 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.3%
- Employment Rate
- 49%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
104 residents (1.4%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 7,156 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
6% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (175 of 3,010).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 2,342 people work here; 3,010 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.8 per resident). At least 19% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 390 to 1,145 homes
- Within 2 years 102 to 505 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 246 to 500 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 42 to 140 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (15 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 2.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Archerfield Airport, 40.3 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 12 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.5 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.4% of addresses
- 16 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 1,032 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.5°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 1.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Ethylbenzene
- 4.4 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 4.8 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4022, 47 of 5,451 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (123 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4022, 2,101 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,939 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 131 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $918,000 this is $168,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Emma Comer Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emma Comer | 51.2% | 48.8% | +5.6 |
| 2022 | Luke Howarth | 45.6% | 54.4% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Luke Howarth | 41.6% | 58.4% | +6.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Steven Miles Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Steven Miles ALP | 59.8% |
| 2020 | Steven Miles ALP | 61.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Rothwell
Is Rothwell a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Rothwell is high (78/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Rothwell?
Rothwell has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Rothwell a good place to live?
Rothwell has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (49/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Rothwell?
Rothwell, QLD had a population of 7,538 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Rothwell, QLD?
The postcode for Rothwell, QLD is 4022.
How far is Rothwell from Brisbane?
Rothwell is 32 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 41 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Rothwell?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Rothwell was $67,860 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Rothwell?
The median advertised rent in Rothwell is $650 a week for houses (41 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Rothwell?
The median age of residents in Rothwell was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Rothwell?
There are 2 schools inside the Rothwell boundary: 2 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Rothwell walkable?
Rothwell scores 71/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Rothwell?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Rothwell (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts Rothwell below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Rothwell?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Rothwell, Archerfield Airport (40.3 km away), summer days average 30.5°C, winter nights 8.9°C, 1,032 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Rothwell?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Rothwell belong to?
Rothwell sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Rothwell?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Rothwell?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Rothwell in?
Rothwell sits within the federal Division of Petrie, currently held by Emma Comer (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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