Rothwell

About Rothwell

Located in the west of the Redcliffe Peninsula, Rothwell is a residential area with a growing commercial district.

The Zone at Rothwell is home to a diverse mixture of retail businesses, including a Woolworths and Officeworks. A Bunnings and Harvey Norman stores are located along Anzac Avenue.

Rothwell train station opened in 2016 connecting residents to the Brisbane city, Springfield and Ipswich train lines.

Rothwell is also home to the Redcliffe Airport/Aerodrome

Educational facilities in Rothwell include Mueller College providing private primary and secondary education and Grace Lutheran College Rothwell a private secondary educational campus.

History of Rothwell

The suburb's name originates from the president of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland, Thomas James Rothwell, who in 1921 proposed a memorial drive marked by an avenue of trees to Redcliffe via the upgraded main road known as Anzac Avenue.

Rothwell was officially named as a suburb on 1 July 1970.

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
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27 June 2026

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay

A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.

New parks for school holidays
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27 June 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

World-first vaccine for koalas
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27 June 2026

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
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27 June 2026

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum

Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **

Madagascar Jr to hit school stage
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27 June 2026

Madagascar Jr to hit school stage

Mueller College students have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming musical, which will be performed over two big shows this weekend. Here's the details

"Shocked" to be unsung hero
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27 June 2026

"Shocked" to be unsung hero

Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **

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It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3
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27 June 2026

It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3

Our region is celebrating two more Commonwealth Games medals after a dramatic 75 minutes in the swimming pool this morning.

Medal for Kirralee - Commonwealth Games Day 2
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27 June 2026

Medal for Kirralee - Commonwealth Games Day 2

Kirralee Hayes, a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Bray Park, has won a superb bronze medal at the Commonwealth games this morning.

Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial
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27 June 2026

Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial

Bribie Island will be one of the new sites in the State Government’s expanded $6 million trial of shark spotting drones.

Our swimmers going for Games gold
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27 June 2026

Our swimmers going for Games gold

The wait is almost over. After a month travelling and training, six swimmers will carry our region’s hopes into the Commonwealth Games.

Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
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27 June 2026

Monster holiday attraction coming to our region

Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.

Our clubs chasing grand final glory
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27 June 2026

Our clubs chasing grand final glory

North Pine, Redcliffe and Albany Creek will be looking to finish their 2021 seasons in style this weekend by bringing home grand final silverware.

A whole new world on stage
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27 June 2026

A whole new world on stage

It is the tale of a loveable thief with a heart of gold, and the musical Aladdin Jr will be loved by a new audience, when Mueller College students rub the genie’s bottle and unleash their theatrical talents in June.

Give Xena a home
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27 June 2026

Give Xena a home

This young, playful greyhound has been rescued and needs a home to call her own. Can you help?

Dean makes grade at Queensland Junior Cup
27 June 2026

Dean makes grade at Queensland Junior Cup

Rothwell student Dean Linsdell took one of the major awards at the 2021 Queensland Junior Cup at Caboolture Bowl.

Tigers girls ready to roar
27 June 2026

Tigers girls ready to roar

Registrations still open for Redcliffe AFL Tigers