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

As of February 2026, Rostrevor - Magill's population is approximately 26,029, reflecting an increase of 8.6% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 23,968. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the resident population was 25,779 in June 2024 with an additional 296 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,618 persons per square kilometer, placing Rostrevor - Magill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, the area has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.5% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category released in 2023 based on 2021 data with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels for areas not covered or years post-2032.

Future projections anticipate an above median population growth, with the area expected to expand by 5,885 persons to reach approximately 31,914 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.6% 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. As of FY-26110 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating healthy demand for housing. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $309,000.

In FY-26, $13.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor-Magill has similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 152 people per approval, Rostrevor-Magill reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate that Rostrevor-Magill will gain 5,635 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Rostrevor - Magill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones 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 a highly educated workforce with key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%.

As of that date, 14,140 residents were in work and workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Only 12.3% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area has a high specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employs just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% and labour force increased by 3.3%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Rostrevor-Magill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Rostrevor - Magill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,754. The average income stood at $68,479, which is slightly above the national average and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,572 (median) and $74,505 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Rostrevor - Magill rank modestly, between the 43rd and 44th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 31.2% of locals (8,121 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Rostrevor - Magill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rostrevor-Magill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 73.4% houses and 26.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rostrevor-Magill stands at 37.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,869, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Rostrevor-Magill is $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments are higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 69.1 percent of all households, including 32.8 percent couples with children, 23.8 percent couples without children, and 11.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.9 percent, with lone person households at 27.3 percent and group households making up 3.6 percent of the total. 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 shows a significant advantage with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 15.0%. Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary education, 7.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 bus routes. These are served by 29 different routes, offering 2,509 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 197 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 85%, with 11% using buses. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.3% of residents work from home, which might reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 358 trips per day, or approximately 26 weekly trips per stop.

Rostrevor - Magill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Rostrevor - Magill demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates are low, with younger cohorts having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 53% of the total population (~13,873 people), leading the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.2% and 6.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.6%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (4,880 people).

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 a 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 the population. However, there's an overrepresentation in Other religions, which constitutes 2.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.6%), Australian (15.9%), and Italian (15.9%). Notably, these figures are lower than the regional averages for English and Australian, but substantially higher for Italian. There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (1.3% vs 0.3%), Russian (0.5% vs 0.3%), and Chinese (9.7% vs 3.1%) ethnic groups.

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 35-44 age group constitutes 14.9% of the population, higher than Greater Adelaide's figure, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.4%, lower than Greater Adelaide's percentage. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 14.0% to 14.9% of the population, whereas the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Rostrevor-Magill, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 32%, adding 1,062 people to reach a total of 4,371 from the current 3,308.