Rostrevor

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Rostrevor is around 9,212. This figure reflects a growth of 760 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,452. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,171 in June 2025, using the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,011 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rostrevor's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state's 7.5% and the SA3 area's growth rates, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% 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 released in 2023. These projections indicate an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Rostrevor is projected to grow by 1,872 persons, reflecting a total gain of 19.9% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rostrevor among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Rostrevor had around 66 new homes approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 334 homes were approved, with an additional 52 in FY26 so far. Each new home constructed attracted an average of 2.3 people over the past five financial years.

New homes are valued at $493,000 on average, indicating a focus on premium market properties. This year has seen $6.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Rostrevor's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor maintains similar development levels per person, suggesting stable market conditions.

Recent construction consists of 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, Rostrevor exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, AreaSearch forecasts an increase of 1,831 residents in Rostrevor. Current development levels align with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Rostrevor has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially affecting the area. Key projects are Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, Magill Campus Renewal Project, Stradbroke School Major Upgrade. Below list details most relevant projects.

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Rostrevor ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Rostrevor has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the national average. Over the past year, ending December 2025, employment grew by 5.3%.

In Rostrevor, 4876 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is equal to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census data, 12.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Rostrevor shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, but under-representation in health care & social assistance at 16.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 5.3%, labour force by 5.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, labour force expand by 3.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Rostrevor's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. These projections are illustrative extrapolations based on current employment mix and do not account for local population changes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows income in Rostrevor is above national average with median at $53,821 and average at $68,705. This contrasts Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17%, estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $59,295 (median) and $75,692 (average). Census 2021 data shows incomes in Rostrevor rank modestly between 45th and 52nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate 31.8% of population falls within $1,500 - $2,999 range. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Rostrevor's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rostrevor stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.5% and rented dwellings making up 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in Rostrevor was recorded at $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Rostrevor's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Rostrevor has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.9% of all households, including 38.2% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

In Rostrevor, residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion of university qualifications compared to South Australia (SA) and Greater Adelaide. Specifically, 38.5% of Rostrevor residents hold such qualifications, surpassing SA's 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (24.9%), postgraduate qualifications (10.3%), and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (15.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.0%), tertiary education (6.8%), and secondary education (6.7%).

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

Rostrevor has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,529 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 198 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this predominantly residential area commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 87% of residents, while 10% use buses. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 218 trips are made daily, translating to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Rostrevor is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Rostrevor demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (around 4,988 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 72.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,952 people), which is higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Rostrevor 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.2% of its population born overseas and 37.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rostrevor, making up 53.1% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 2.3% of Rostrevor's population compared to the regional average of 1.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Italian (16.5%). These percentages are lower than the regional averages for English and Australian, but substantially higher for Italian. There are also notable divergences in the representation of Russian (0.7% vs 0.3%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Korean (1.1% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups.

Rostrevor's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Rostrevor is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 8.4% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 11.6%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 35 to 44 has grown from 13.4% to 14.4%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has declined from 13.2% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45-54 age cohort is expected to increase significantly, with an additional 347 people (a 30% rise) bringing the total in this group to 1,508 from its current figure of 1,160.