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Population
Rosslyn Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
By Nov 2025, Rosslyn Park's population is estimated at around 1,508. This reflects an increase of 39 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,469. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,506 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and two additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,839 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Rosslyn Park's growth rate of 2.7% since census is within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 129 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.5% over the 17 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Rosslyn Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Rosslyn Park recorded around 5 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 29 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This indicates an average of 2.3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting healthy demand supporting property values. New homes are being built at an average value of $838,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
In this financial year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rosslyn Park records about 66% of building activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.
Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (83.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Rosslyn Park shows a developed market with around 382 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Rosslyn Park is expected to grow by 158 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.
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Infrastructure
Rosslyn Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Area infrastructure significantly impacts performance. One major project identified by AreaSearch affects this area. Key projects are Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), Magill Campus Renewal Project, Magill Campus Redevelopment, and UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project). Most relevant projects are listed below.
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Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) - SA Water
Part of SA Water's $1.5 billion Northern Suburbs Infrastructure Program to deliver critical water and recycled water network upgrades across northern Adelaide. The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) uses recycled water to irrigate 25,000+ homes' open spaces and supports housing growth for over 40,000 new homes by increasing capacity for trunk water mains, pump stations, storage, and recycled water distribution.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
Renewal of the former UniSA Magill Campus into a new mixed-use community delivering up to 1,000 new homes (including affordable housing), retail, hospitality, community facilities, public open space and improved connectivity.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
Council endorsed the Chain of Trails Master Plan in 2014 to guide staged upgrades of around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks from the Adelaide Hills down to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan aims to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity through shared paths, bridges, erosion control, lighting, seating, landscaping and wayfinding signage. Implementation is underway through projects such as the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail, partly funded by the South Australian Government s Planning and Development Fund, and ongoing works identified in Council s business plans and Open Space Strategy.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
Strategic master plan prepared for the City of Campbelltown to guide upgrades to around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, creating a safer and more accessible trail network from the foothills to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan, endorsed in 2014, assesses existing conditions, identifies access and safety issues, and sets out proposed alignments, materials, furniture, biodiversity and aesthetic improvements, and upgraded signage. It now underpins staged trail, signage and revegetation works funded through Council open space and annual business plans, with implementation continuing as projects such as Fourth Creek connectivity upgrades and new directional and educational signage are delivered.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
Master plan prepared for the City of Campbelltown to guide staged upgrades of around 10km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, improving accessibility, safety, biodiversity and connectivity from the Adelaide Hills to the River Torrens Linear Park. Endorsed in 2014 and prepared by Swanbury Penglase with Tonkin Consulting, the plan is being implemented through projects such as the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail and continues to be referenced in Council strategies and budgets as an ongoing program of trail improvements. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project)
Redevelopment of the 14.62 hectare former UniSA Magill campus on both sides of St Bernards Road into a Renewal SA led masterplanned residential community of more than 400 homes, including at least 20 percent affordable housing, with enhanced open space, tree canopy, community and recreational facilities, and retention of Murray House and the Third Creek corridor; Renewal SA and design consultant Oxigen are preparing a structure plan following community engagement from November 2024 to February 2025, with staged redevelopment expected through to about 2036 once existing UniSA leases expire. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde)
Masterplanned community on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments, public open space including a 6 ha reserve, amphitheatre and paths connecting to Morialta Conservation Park. Final stage (St Andrews apartments) is under construction and the community is largely sold out.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rosslyn Park performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia
Rosslyn Park has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.1%.
As of June 2025830 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation was at 57.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance (1.3 times regional average), professional & technical services, and retail trade (0.9% versus regional average of 4.3%). Employment opportunities locally appear limited, with Census working population lower than resident population.
During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force also rose by 2.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded similar growth rates but saw a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosslyn Park's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, assuming stable population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
Rosslyn Park's median income among taxpayers was $60,442 and average income stood at $93,393 according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, current estimates would be approximately $68,197 (median) and $105,375 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Rosslyn Park rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 79th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 29.2% of residents earn over $4,000 per week (440 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 31.8%. Rosslyn Park demonstrates considerable affluence with 38.7% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Rosslyn Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Rosslyn Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.9% houses and 17.1% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosslyn Park stood at 56.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 13.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Adelaide metro's $2,300. The median weekly rent in Rosslyn Park was $398, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Rosslyn Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Rosslyn Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 77.0% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Rosslyn Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Rosslyn Park residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 49.0% compared to South Australia's 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 21.9%, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 10.1%. Current educational participation is high, with 26.2% enrolled in formal education, including 8.3% in tertiary, 7.4% in primary, and 7.3% in secondary education.
Educational facilities seem to be located outside Rosslyn Park's immediate boundaries, requiring residents to access schools in neighboring areas.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Rosslyn Park has nine active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by twelve different routes that collectively facilitate 610 weekly passenger trips. The park's residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 196 meters to the nearest stop.
On average, there are 87 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 67 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Rosslyn Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
Rosslyn Park residents have had relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% (962 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 68.6%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and diabetes (5.7%), with 70.0% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 72.6% in Greater Adelaide. Rosslyn Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.6% (446 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 23.6%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Rosslyn Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Rosslyn Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Rosslyn Park, comprising 50.3% of people, but Buddhism is overrepresented at 4.9%, compared to 3.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (16.7%), and Chinese (13.1%).
Italian (10.8%) and Hungarian (0.5%) are notably overrepresented, while Polish is slightly overrepresented at 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Rosslyn Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Rosslyn Park's median age is 49 years, notably exceeding Greater Adelaide's 38 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.1% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.6%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.4% to 10.6% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 3.0% to 2.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Rosslyn Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 45 people (77%) from 58 to 104. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts.