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Rocklea

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Rocklea

Rocklea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chelmer, 9km from Story Bridge.

Rocklea is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 1,596, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Rocklea sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rocklea to your route.

About Rocklea

The Shire of Yeerongpilly was a local government area in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland. The shire, administered from Rocklea, covered an area of 175 square miles (453 km2), and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 1925, when it was split up following the creation of the City of Brisbane

Read more under the City of Brisbane Act 1924.

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Where is Rocklea located?

Rocklea is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.5392 latitude, 153.0040 longitude.

What is the population of Rocklea?

Rocklea has a population of approximately 1,596 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,596
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.5392, 153.0040

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Rocklea

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

47 km · about 55 min drive

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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rocklea

  • Right hereStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 65 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
  • 74 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rocklea.

Yeerongpilly

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 1,892

Moorooka

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 10,141

Corinda

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 4,915

Oxley

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 8,344

Graceville

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 4,515

Yeronga

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 6,364

Salisbury

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 6,203

Chelmer

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,899

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