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Ropeley

QLD 4343 • Queensland

206
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
27.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Ropeley

Ropeley is a small rural locality in the Lockyer Valley region of South East Queensland, covering approximately 45 square kilometres of gently undulating agricultural land. Located within the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area, Ropeley sits to the west of Gatton — the region's main service town — at coordinates approximately 27.7°S, 152.2°E. With a population of around 200 people, the locality is characterised by family farming properties, market gardens, and grazing land typical of the productive Lockyer Valley.

The Lockyer Valley is known as the 'Salad Bowl of Queensland' for its intensive vegetable and cropping production, and Ropeley's rural landscape reflects this agricultural heritage. Residents enjoy a quiet country lifestyle with close community ties, while Gatton (approximately 10 kilometres away) provides access to schools, supermarkets, the University of Queensland Gatton Campus, and other services. Brisbane is roughly 80 kilometres to the east, accessible via the Warrego Highway, making Ropeley a realistic rural retreat for those willing to commute.

Ropeley falls under postcode 4343 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4343
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 152.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.20 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gatton Station
10 km
N/A – drive required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct passenger train; Rosewood Station (~50km) offers Queensland Rail access
By Car (Peak)
70-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60-70 min

🛣️ Car essential; Warrego Highway provides the main route to Brisbane via Ipswich

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths; all daily needs require a vehicle to Gatton or surrounding towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
206
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ropeley QLD? +

Ropeley is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley region of South East Queensland, approximately 10 kilometres west of Gatton and 80 kilometres west of Brisbane.

What LGA is Ropeley in? +

Ropeley is part of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council local government area.

How far is Ropeley from Brisbane? +

Ropeley is approximately 80 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, around a 60–90 minute drive via the Warrego Highway through Ipswich.

What is the Lockyer Valley known for? +

The Lockyer Valley is known as Queensland's "Salad Bowl" due to its intensive vegetable, fruit, and cropping production, supplying fresh produce to Brisbane and South East Queensland.