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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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
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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
7,538
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rothwell.
Local schools for Rothwell
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Government School Catchment
Hercules Road State School
Deception Bay State High School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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