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Ropeley

QLD 4343 • Queensland

206
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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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 Lockyer Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4343
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lockyer Valley
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
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4343

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4343, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,799
Median 2023–24
$44,522
▲ 21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,114

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4343; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area, which contains Ropeley. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
254.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.5% 10yr Up 32.5%
Non-FV assault
1,049.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 162.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 36.0%
Steal from vehicle
393.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Up 72.5%
View all offence categories for Lockyer Valley →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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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.

Is Ropeley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ropeley is part of the Lockyer Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Ropeley? +

Ropeley had a population of 206 at the 2021 Census.