Suburb Intelligence
Rothwell 4022
Redcliffe Peninsula gateway · City of Moreton Bay · 7.2 km² · Walk Score 28/100
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Rothwell at the gateway to the Redcliffe Peninsula, right where the Houghton Highway bridge meets the mainland ? the first peninsula suburb you hit coming from Brisbane. Grace Lutheran College is a major draw, consistently ranking well for NAPLAN and pulling families from across the corridor. The Rothwell shopping centre and the nearby North Lakes retail precinct give it all the amenity you need, and the median house price offers a more accessible entry point than the coastal parts of the peninsula.
Market Pulse
Living in Rothwell
Living in Rothwell: The Man Who Planted the Avenue
The Moreton Bay Cycleway at Rothwell, following Saltwater Creek. This cycling and walking route connects the suburb to the wider foreshore network — a fitting legacy for a suburb named after a man who built the first highway to the peninsula.
Rothwell sits at the entrance to the Redcliffe Peninsula, where the Bruce Highway meets Anzac Avenue. Saltwater Creek winds through the suburb, creating a green corridor that's prone to flooding — which is why large parts remain undeveloped bushland. The Moreton Bay Cycleway follows the creek, providing one of the peninsula's best cycling routes.
Grace Lutheran College (high academic reputation, ~$7K/yr) is a major draw for families. Rothwell State School serves primary needs. Westfield North Lakes is 5 minutes west. The median of $780K makes Rothwell a solid entry point to the peninsula lifestyle.
Who Should Buy Here?
Rothwell is for families who want peninsula living with mainland convenience — Grace Lutheran College, Westfield North Lakes, and the highway all within 5 minutes. The suburb named after a man who planted trees for the future is still delivering on that promise.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
8/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 10 parks covering 9% of area
- 1 per 1,000
- Bike Score: Low — limited dedicated cycling infrastructure
- Rothwell Shopping Centre — Woolworths
Transport
Train station: Rothwell. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.
- ~40 min by train
- ~35 min via Bruce Hwy
- Bus routes: 660, 661, 690
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City
People & Demographics
Rothwell has a median age of 34 with 72%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.
Best Fit
Who Rothwell suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Rothwell appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% · Vehicle theft −14% · Violent −4.5%
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 195
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low-moderate. Low-moderate. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Rothwell has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Rothwell Station — Redcliffe Peninsula line
- Grace Lutheran College
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Rothwell across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Peninsula gateway with rail + private schools
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low-moderate
- Subdivision potential: Moderate
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Living in Rothwell: The Man Who Planted the Avenue
Rothwell is named after Thomas James Rothwell OBE — the man who chaired the Redcliffe Anzac Memorial Committee and organised the planting of the avenue-of-honour trees along Anzac Avenue in 1921. He was also responsible for building the first highway from Petrie to the peninsula. Today, Rothwell is
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