Rocklea, Queensland

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The large Brisbane suburb of Rocklea is located 10 kilometres south of the city. At times the suburb has experienced significant flooding from the nearby Brisbane River. The west of the suburb is bordered by the Oxley Creek.

Rocklea is a mostly industrial suburb, being the home to many large firms from a range industries. It is also at one end of the Ipswich Motorway and has a train station on the Beenleigh line.

Rocklea is also the host to the Brisbane Markets, which is known for its flowers, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. It also hosts to a subway restaurant(as a result of of the markets).

Surrounding suburbs include Yeerongpilly, Annerley, Moorooka, Salisbury, Acacia Ridge, Archerfield, Oxley, Corinda and Sherwood.

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