Priestdale vs Rochedale South
The verdict
Priestdale rates higher for education (64 vs 59). Rochedale South rates higher for liveability (96 vs 45). Priestdale is closer to the coast (12.7 km vs 15.2 km).
Scores
PriestdaleRochedale South
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 73 |
| Transport | 27 | 62 |
| Education | 64 | 59 |
| Liveability | 45 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 160 | 15,228 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,187 | $1,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Priestdale — · Rochedale South —
Property
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,250 | 1,038 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 625 | 571 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Priestdale · Rochedale South
Transport
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.8 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.5 km | 17.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Priestdale | Rochedale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 160 | 15,228 |
| Estimated 2025 | 164 | 15,618 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Priestdale or Rochedale South?
Rochedale South has the higher transport score (Priestdale 27/100 vs Rochedale South 62/100).
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