Families are serviced by the Rochedale South and Springwood Road Primary Schools; while surrounding suburbs offer a variety of schooling, including public and private secondary schools.
The suburb has several parks, and the green spaces of Priestdale and Springwood, including Lowe Oval, which hosts local AFL and touch football competitions, are nearby and the great new entertainment and restaurant at the new Brisbane Lions Club.
The Pacific and Gateway Motorways are conveniently located and offer residents good access to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, as well as the Brisbane domestic and international airports.
Housing stock consists primarily of older style brick-and-tile houses, with some timber and chamfer-board homes also available.