Rostrevor - Magill
Statistical Area - sa2

Rostrevor - Magill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of August 2025, Rostrevor - Magill's population is approximately 25,861. Between the 2021 Census and June 2024, the population increased by 7.9%, from 23,968 to an estimated resident population of 25,779. This increase was driven primarily by overseas migration, contributing around 96.5% of overall population gains. By June 2024, there were also 281 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 2,601 persons per square kilometer, placing Rostrevor - Magill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Compared to its SA3 area (6.4%) and state growth rates, Rostrevor - Magill's population grew at a faster pace during this period.

For future projections up to 2041, based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data from 2024 using 2022 as the base year, Rostrevor - Magill is expected to grow by an additional 5,885 persons, representing a total increase of 22.4% over the 17-year period. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category from 2023, based on 2021 data with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods, are adopted.

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 around 202 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports a total of 1,014 approvals over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 38 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling built has gained around 2.3 new residents annually over these years. The average construction cost value of new homes is $493,000, slightly above the regional average.

This financial year, $13.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor - Magill maintains similar construction rates per capita, preserving market equilibrium. Currently, 74.0% of new dwellings are detached, and 26.0% are medium or high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes.

With around 152 people per approval, Rostrevor - Magill reflects an evolving area. Future projections indicate that by 2041, Rostrevor - Magill will add approximately 5,803 residents. 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 23rdth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified three key infrastructure projects that could impact a specific area. These are: emPowering Magill Community Battery, Magill 5 Units Luxury Townhouse Project, Felixstow Intergenerational Community project, and Adelaide Level Crossings Congestion and Safety initiative. The following details those deemed 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 well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 13,961 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area had a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employed only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 1.7%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% with marginal unemployment rise during this period. State-level data to Sep-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May 2025 projected a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rostrevor-Magill's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022. Rostrevor - Magill had median taxpayer income of $53,065 and average income of $67,740. Nationally, median income was $52,592 and average was $64,886. By March 2025, estimated median income would be $58,812 and average $75,076, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year ending June 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly in Rostrevor - Magill, between 43rd and 44th percentiles. Income distribution showed 31.2% of locals (8,068 people) earning $1,500 to $2,999 annually, similar to broader regional trends at 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Rostrevor - Magill's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 73.4% houses and 26.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is comparable to Adelaide metro's 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rostrevor - Magill was 37.3%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the rest being mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,869, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,736. Median weekly rent was recorded at $350, slightly above Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Rostrevor - Magill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Rostrevor - Magill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Rostrevor-Magill significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 15.0%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2020-21 academic year. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education. Rostrevor-Magill's five schools had a combined enrollment reaching 2,445 students as of the 2021 census. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1089. Education provision is balanced with four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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 unique routes that together facilitate 2,502 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 197 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 357 trips per day across all routes, translating 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, the prevalence is higher than average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% of Rostrevor-Magill's total population (~13,809 people) has private health cover, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 51.4%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health issues (6.9%), while 72.6% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. Rostrevor-Magill has 18.6% of its population aged 65 and over (4,820 people), which is lower than the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide but still requires attention.

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 dominant religion in Rostrevor-Magill, comprising 50.4% of people there. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 2.2% of the population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.6%), Australian (15.9%), and Italian (15.9%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Korean is overrepresented at 1.3% in Rostrevor-Magill compared to 1.0% regionally, Chinese at 9.7% versus 7.9%, and Russian at 0.5% each.

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 and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The proportion of the population aged 85 and above is 3.7%, higher than that of Greater Adelaide, while the 65-74 age group constitutes 8.2%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.0% to 13.9% of the population, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.4%. Population projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Rostrevor-Magill. Notably, the 45-54 age group is forecasted to grow by 33%, reaching 4,371 people from a current total of 3,294.