Queensland · Postcode 4106
Rocklea postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 10 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Rocklea at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Rocklea vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rocklea | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,493 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $335 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,635 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4106 covers Rocklea, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Rocklea has a population of 1,672 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,493, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 54 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Rocklea includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,635, with 639 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 48.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rocklea scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Rocklea is served by Rocklea State School.
Rocklea is part of the Rocklea - Acacia Ridge statistical area in Queensland.
Rocklea details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4106 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,672 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,493/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $793/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,635 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Population Density | 181/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 639 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 54 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.5533851 |
| Longitude | 153.0000416 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - South |
| Area (SA3) | Rocklea - Acacia Ridge |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Moreton |
| State Electorate | Toohey |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 264 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 229 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 645 (38.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 322 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 224 (13.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 133 (8.0%) |
| Arthritis | 100 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 87 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 83 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 42 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 35 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 46 (7.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 281 (45.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 193 (31.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 102 (16.4%) |
Schools in Rocklea
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Rocklea. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.