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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
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Rosslyn Park's population is estimated at around 1509 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 40 people (2.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1469 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1490, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1840 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosslyn Park's growth of 2.7% since census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with Rosslyn Park statistical area (Lv2) expected to increase by 139 persons to reach 1648 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall gain of 11.1% in total over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Rosslyn Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Rosslyn Park has seen approximately four dwelling approvals annually, with 24 approved between FY21-FY25 and two in FY26. Each year, around 2.8 new residents are gained per dwelling built from FY21 to FY25.
The average construction cost of new homes is $838,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rosslyn Park has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 53rd percentile nationally. New constructions are solely standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban character with an emphasis on family homes. There is strong demand for detached housing, even amid densification trends.
With around 306 people per dwelling approval, Rosslyn Park exhibits low-density characteristics. Population forecasts suggest a gain of 167 residents by 2041, and building activity aligns with growth projections, potentially increasing competition among buyers as the population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Rosslyn Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Hamilton Hill's former Youth Training Centre redevelopment. Key projects include Magill/Woodforde's Hamilton Hill initiative, Magill Campus Renewal Project, Magill Campus Redevelopment, and UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project).
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Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS)
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is a massive recycled water initiative delivering high-quality water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Northern Adelaide Plains. The project provides over 12 gigalitres of recycled water annually to support high-tech agribusiness, greenhouse production, and open space irrigation for 25,000+ homes. It is a critical component of SA Water's broader $1.5 billion infrastructure program, which aims to unlock 40,000 new housing allotments by expanding trunk water mains, pump stations, and storage across Adelaide's northern growth front.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
Transformation of the 14.62-hectare former UniSA Magill Campus into a sustainable mixed-use community hub. The Draft Magill Campus Structure Plan, released in February 2026, focuses on delivering a maximum of 100 new homes on the Eastern parcel (expected to begin construction in 2027) while designating the Western parcel for aged care and retirement living. More than 60 percent of the Western site will be retained as open space, including the Third Creek biodiversity corridor, upgraded sports facilities, and the preservation of heritage-listed Murray House.
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}
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study managed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to inform future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to One Tree Hill, focusing on road safety, freight efficiency, and public transport integration to support a projected population increase of over 140,000 residents by 2041. It specifically evaluates the resilience of strategic road corridors and identifies improvements to active transport networks to accommodate rapid urban expansion.
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}
Employment
Employment conditions in Rosslyn Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Rosslyn Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data.
As of September 2025833 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 57.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.
Transport, postal & warehousing employs just 0.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. In the past year, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0% and unemployment fell slightly. State-level data to 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosslyn Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Rosslyn Park had a median income among taxpayers of $60,442 and an average income of $93,393. These figures are significantly higher than national averages. In Greater Adelaide, the median income is $54,808 and the average is $66,852. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.8% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Rosslyn Park would be approximately $65,761 (median) and $101,612 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that income levels in Rosslyn Park are high, with household, family, and personal incomes ranking between the 77th and 79th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 29.2% of the population earns over $4,000 per week, contrasting with surrounding regions where the highest bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 at 31.8%. Rosslyn Park demonstrates considerable affluence, with 38.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 89.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Adelaide metro's 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosslyn Park was at 56.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 13.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Median weekly rent in Rosslyn Park was $398, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Rosslyn Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
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 make up the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching 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's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.0% have university qualifications, compared to South Australia's (SA) 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. The area's strongest representation lies in bachelor degrees at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational pathways account for 21.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 10.1%.
Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (8.3%), primary education (7.4%), and secondary education (7.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by thirteen different routes, collectively facilitating 612 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 87 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 68 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's health data shows favourable results with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health coverage stands at 64%, or 963 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.8% and Australia's average of 55.7%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and diabetes (5.7%), with 70.0% reporting no medical ailments, close to Greater Adelaide's 72.6%.
Rosslyn Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65+, at 29.7% (448 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 23.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Rosslyn Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Rosslyn Park has notable cultural diversity, with 31.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.4% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Rosslyn Park, comprising 50.3%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 4.9% versus 3.4%.
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 (1.2%) is slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.0%, 0.3%, and 0.9% respectively.
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, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's median age of 39 years and also older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 65-74 age cohort is over-represented in Rosslyn Park at 15.2%, while the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 7.7%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.6% of Rosslyn Park's population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age cohort has declined from 3.0% to 2.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Rosslyn Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 50 people (an 85% rise) from 58 to 109. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting Rosslyn Park's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 35-44 age cohorts.