Rostrevor - Magill

Population growth drivers in Rostrevor - Magill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Rostrevor - Magill's population is approximately 25,891 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,923 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,968. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,779 in June 2024 and an additional 293 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,604 persons per square kilometer, placing Rostrevor - Magill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA3 area (6.7%) and the state average, indicating it is a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for national areas. Rostrevor - Magill is projected to expand by 5,885 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 22.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rostrevor - Magill was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Rostrevor - Magill has received approximately 202 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,014 homes. In FY-26 so far, 91 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.3 people per year moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand which supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $309,000.

This financial year has seen $13.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor - Magill has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New building activity consists of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space.

With around 152 people per approval, Rostrevor - Magill reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 5,773 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Rostrevor - Magill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, Magill Campus Renewal Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Rostrevor - Magill ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Rostrevor-Magill has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The area's unemployment rate was 3.2% as of a recent date, and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 14,140 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade are the leading employment industries among residents. The area has a high specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 5.5% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force grew by 3.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. State-level data from 25-November shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, and the state unemployment rate was at 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Rostrevor-Magill's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Rostrevor - Magill SA2 had median income among taxpayers of $53,065 with average level at $67,740. This was higher than national average and compared to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,873 (median) and $76,431 (average) as of September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, household incomes in Rostrevor - Magill ranked at 43rd percentile, family incomes at 44th percentile, and personal incomes also at 44th percentile. Distribution data showed predominant cohort was 31.2% (8,077 people) in $1,500-$2,999 income bracket, consistent with broader trends across region showing 31.8% in same category. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remained for other expenses and area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in 6th decile.

Rostrevor - Magill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Rostrevor-Magill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.4% houses and 26.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rostrevor-Magill was 37.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,869, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,736. The median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Rostrevor-Magill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Rostrevor - Magill has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.1% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Rostrevor - Magill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Rostrevor-Magill is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational advantage is evident across various levels: Bachelor degrees are held by 25.2%, postgraduate qualifications by 11.0%, and graduate diplomas by 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.0% and certificates for 15.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rostrevor - Magill has 95 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 27 different routes that together facilitate 2,502 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 197 meters from the nearest stop.

Buses run an average of 357 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Rostrevor - Magill is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Rostrevor-Magill demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions.

Approximately 53% of the total population (~13,825 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 51.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health issues (6.9%). 72.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (4,826 people), which is lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.8%.

Rostrevor - Magill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rostrevor-Magill has high cultural diversity, with 39.4% of its population born overseas and 38.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rostrevor-Magill, comprising 50.4% of its population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 2.2% compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.6%), Australian (15.9%), and Italian (15.9%). Notably, Korean representation is higher at 1.3%, Russian remains steady at 0.5%, and Chinese is higher at 9.7%.

Rostrevor - Magill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Rostrevor-Magill is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of the population aged 85 and over is 3.7%, higher than that of Greater Adelaide, while the percentage of those aged 65-74 is 8.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of the population aged 25-34 has increased from 13.0% to 13.9%, whereas the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 12.1% to 11.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Rostrevor-Magill, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 33%, reaching 4,371 people from 3,298.