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Queensland · Postcode 4022
Rothwell postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 29 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Rothwell 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.
Where Rothwell ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Rothwell vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rothwell | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,305 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,676 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ≈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 4022 covers Rothwell, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 29 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Rothwell has a population of 7,538 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,305, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. The Indigenous population is 357 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Rothwell includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,676, with 2,822 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rothwell scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Rothwell include Mueller College and Grace Lutheran College.
Rothwell is part of the Redcliffe statistical area in Queensland.
Rothwell details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4022 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,538 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,305/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $647/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,676 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Population Density | 729/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,822 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 357 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.2144286 |
| Longitude | 153.0527075 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Redcliffe |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Petrie |
| State Electorate | Murrumba |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,401 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 906 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,580 (21.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,650 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,997 (26.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,048 (13.9%) |
| Asthma | 784 (10.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 535 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 518 (6.9%) |
| Cancer | 325 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 273 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 170 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 185 (6.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,213 (43.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 931 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 462 (16.6%) |
Schools in Rothwell
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Rothwell. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Rothwell
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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.