Moreton Bay Regional Council

Rothwell

QLD4022

Rothwell at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

7,538

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Rothwell.

The postcode for Rothwell is 4022 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.

Rothwell (4022) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.

Rothwell has roughly 7,538 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Rothwell scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rothwell's population at 7,538, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

7,538

Median age

43

Family households

69%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$670/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$380/wk

Owner occupied

53%

Renter occupied

37%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

7,538

Median age: 43

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

54,674

total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences8,704 (15.9%)
Offences Against Property8,586 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)5,293 (9.7%)
Drug Offences3,221 (5.9%)
Other Stealing2,503 (4.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rothwell.

Local schools for Rothwell

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Hercules Road State School

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Deception Bay State High School

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Mango Hill State Secondary College

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Rothwell.

What is the Rothwell postcode?
Rothwell is in the 4022 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
Where is Rothwell?
Rothwell is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4022. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Rothwell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $380.
What schools are in Rothwell?
There are 20 schools serving Rothwell on this page, including Grace Lutheran College, Mueller College, Hercules Road State School.
How walkable is Rothwell?
Rothwell has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Rothwell?
Rothwell is close to Kippa Ring, Mango Hill, Newport, Deception Bay, Clontarf.
What is the population of Rothwell?
The population of Rothwell is approximately 7,538 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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