Rochedale South vs Underwood
The verdict
Underwood rates higher for education (65 vs 59). Rochedale South is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 17.1 km).
Scores
Rochedale SouthUnderwood
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 62 | 63 |
| Education | 59 | 65 |
| Liveability | 96 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,228 | 6,809 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,924 | $1,992 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.5% | 50.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Rochedale South — · Underwood —
Property
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,038 | 1,043 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 571 | 573 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rochedale South · Underwood
Transport
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 14 |
| Parks | 29 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 17.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Rochedale South | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,228 | 6,809 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,618 | 7,419 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rochedale South or Underwood?
Rochedale South has the higher residential safety score (Rochedale South 58/100 vs Underwood 57/100).
Which has better schools, Rochedale South or Underwood?
Underwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Rochedale South 1021 vs Underwood 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rochedale South or Underwood?
Underwood has the higher transport score (Rochedale South 62/100 vs Underwood 63/100).
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