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 Nov 2025, the population of Rostrevor is estimated at around 9,066, reflecting a 7.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,452. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,029 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 1,979 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Rostrevor's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (6.7%) and the state, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% to 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 employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Rostrevor is expected to experience above median population growth based on aggregated SA2-level projections. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 2,094 persons, reflecting a total gain of 22.6% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Rostrevor has seen around 63 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 317 homes were approved, with a further 28 so far in FY26. This indicates healthy demand, supporting property values, with an average of 2.5 people moving to the area per new home constructed during this period.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $493,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This year, $3.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Rostrevor has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns.

Recent construction comprises 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 159 people per dwelling approval, Rostrevor shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Rostrevor will gain approximately 2,049 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Rostrevor has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, Magill Campus Renewal Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Rostrevor demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Rostrevor has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data).

As of June 2025, there are 4,755 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 16.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, while labour force increased by 1.6%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.4 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). Comparing this with Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 2.1% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Rostrevor. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates differing significantly. 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 (simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows income in Rostrevor is above national average. Median income is $53,821 while average income stands at $68,705. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,726 (median) and $77,520 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Rostrevor, between 45th and 52nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate 31.8% of population (2,882 individuals) fall within $1,500 - $2,999 range. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 7th decile.

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

Rostrevor's dwelling structure, 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, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,736. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Rostrevor's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 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

Rostrevor's educational attainment is notably high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 38.5% have university qualifications, surpassing South Australia's (SA) average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide area's average of 28.9%. The most prevalent qualification is bachelor degrees 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 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. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education. The area's educational provision includes Stradbroke School and Morialta Secondary College, serving a total of 1,095 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1093. Educational institutions in the area follow conventional lines, comprising one primary and one secondary school.

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

Rostrevor's public transport system operates 37 active stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 22 different routes that together facilitate 1,524 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 198 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Services run an average of 217 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 above-average health outcomes with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is found to be fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~4,909 people), compared to 51.4% across Greater Adelaide.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 72.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,885 people), which is higher than the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general 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 dominant religion in Rostrevor, making up 53.1% of people. However, there's an overrepresentation of Other religions, comprising 2.3% compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Italian (16.5%). Notably, Russian ancestry is slightly overrepresented at 0.7%, while Hungarian remains the same at 0.4%. Korean ancestry is also slightly higher at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

Rostrevor hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Rostrevor is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 75-84 are prominent, making up 8.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up 11.7%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 35-44 has increased from 13.4% to 14.4%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.2% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 45-54 years is expected to increase significantly, with an additional 368 people (a 33% rise) bringing the total in this age group from 1,133 to 1,502.