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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Rostrevor's estimated population is around 9,124. This reflects an increase of 672 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,452. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 9,052 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (June 2024), and additional validation of 87 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,992 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Rostrevor has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Rostrevor is expected to grow by 2,103 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 21.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Rostrevor has seen approximately 65 new homes approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 325 homes were approved, with an additional 47 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $493,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, $6.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Rostrevor's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor has similar development levels per person, contributing to regional market stability.

Recent construction comprises 75% detached dwellings and 25% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 194 people approved per dwelling, Rostrevor exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts suggest Rostrevor will gain approximately 2,000 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Rostrevor has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, and Magill Campus Renewal Project. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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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 Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.5%. As of September 2025, 4,821 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation on par at 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training is particularly strong, with a share of employment 1.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 16.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 3.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National unemployment is 4.3%, but SA's employment growth outpaces the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rostrevor's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 that Rostrevor suburb has an income median of $53,821 and average income of $68,705. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Rostrevor are approximately $58,557 (median) and $74,751 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Rostrevor rank modestly, between the 45th and 52nd percentiles. Income brackets show 31.8% of the population (2,901 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan region patterns where 31.8% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rostrevor stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.5% and rented ones at 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,736. Median weekly rent in Rostrevor was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Rostrevor's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded 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 accounting for 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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

Educational attainment in Rostrevor is notably high, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (15.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.0% in primary, 6.8% in tertiary, and 6.7% in secondary education as of the latest enrollment figures.

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

Rostrevor has 37 operational public transport stops. All these stops serve buses. There are 24 different bus routes in total, which together facilitate 1,529 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 198 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. On average, there are 218 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 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 a lower prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts compared to Greater Adelaide. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% (around 4,940 people), which is slightly higher than the average of 51.6% in Greater Adelaide.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 72.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. Rostrevor has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.8% (around 1,897 people), compared to the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are generally above average, aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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, accounting for 53.1% of the population. The category 'Other' comprises 2.3% of Rostrevor's population, slightly higher than the regional average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Italian (16.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Russian is overrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Hungarian remains similar at 0.4%, and Korean is slightly overrepresented at 1.1% versus the regional average of 1.0%.

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 and the national average of 38. 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 11.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.4% to 14.4%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45-54 age cohort is expected to increase significantly, growing by 364 people (32%) from 1,140 to 1,505.