Rochedale and Rochedale South

Rochedale (Brisbane City) and Rochedale South (Logan City) are between 12 and 18 km south-east of central Brisbane. Both were originally 'Rochedale', named after an early settler family (c1870). The name was given in about 1920 when a post office was opened.

Further Reading: 

Rochedale State School golden jubilee 1931-1981: the story of the school and the surrounding district, Rochedale, Rochedale State School, c1981

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