SA · Kingston (SA) Council
Rosetown, SA, 5275
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Suburb snapshot
Rosetown is a small locality in the Kingston (SA) area, home to around 165 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.2 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $977
- Dwelling vacancy
- 27.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 99
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,164
- Employment rate
- 51.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.2
- State safety percentile
- 23.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Shop2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side (Ampol Roadhouse Kingston)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
32 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and filling of land (carport and rear portico excluded and to be the subject of a separate authorisation)LOT 95 THIRD ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Lot Land Division19 CLARKE ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
May 2026
- Clean fill to 2.4m AHD and a timber fence (excluding shed and water tank)7 BONNEY TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
- Retrospective application. Front fencing (31.9 long, 1.5 high comprising iron sheet cladding upon a timber pine base) and filling of land33 BONNEY TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a Detached Dwelling28 BONNEY TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling4 ELEVENTH ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
March 2026
- 2 X SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS19 CLARKE ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of a Domestic Storage building on vacant land.LOT 154 THIRD ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of an Olympic industry shed in back yard 9m x 6m with concrete floor and 1m wide apron across the front Construction of a 7m x 3.6 m carport off the side of the house also with concrete floor1 WATSON ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
January 2026
- A sculpture constructed of weathering-steel tube with in-ground concrete footingsLOT 602 WATSON ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- CarportLOT 11 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
August 2025
- Addition and alterations to existing retail fuel outlet including advertising, new fuel bowsers, outdoor dining area and on-site parking.12 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
June 2025
- Domestic Storage building/Outbuilding to future dwelling - 12m x 8mx 3m high with 2 x roller doors and 1 sliding door and 3 x 22,5000 litre rainwater tanks4 ELEVENTH ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
May 2025
- Detached Dwelling (Tiny Home / Container Home) with associated verandahs10 BONNEY TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
March 2025
- Building Alterations including increase to building floor area (rooms 1 to 4 ), chamfer roof and support columns between buildings, and new roof sheeting4 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
February 2025
- Domestic shed2 DOWDY ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Garage26 BULLOCKY TOWN RD ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
October 2024
- Removal of all existing BP signage and replaced with new shell decals and signage2 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of 9 x 15 outbuilding (shed) and Filling of land.10 THIRD ST ROSETOWN SA 5275;8 THIRD ST ROSETOWN SA 5275;LOT 231 FOURTH ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
June 2024
- i wish to put a already to go granny cottage, 2xbedroom aprox 8.6mtrs x 7 .4 mtrs, transportable home on vacant block3 NORTH TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
May 2024
- Residence and Garage8 CATHERINE GIBSON WAY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- proposed decking and verandah to front of dwelling20 BONNEY TCE ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
September 2023
- Deck and gazebo addition13 DOWDY ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
March 2023
- Residence and shed10 CATHERINE GIBSON WAY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- SINGLE STOREY, TIMBER FRAMED WITH LIGHTWEIGHT FC CLADDING AND COLORBOND IRON ROOF AND CONSTRUCTED ON CONCRETE SLAB14 BULLOCKY TOWN RD ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of 8 metre by 3.6 metre steel shed beside my house5 BRITTON ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Under Assessment
July 2022
- Dwelling and shed23 DOWDY ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
- Single Storey Brick Veneer home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & double garage.2 BULLOCKY TOWN RD ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
June 2022
- Installation of a self-bunded aboveground fuel tank3 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
March 2022
- Remove all petroleum storage and dispensing infrastructure (above and below ground) including excavation of tanks, soil remediation and back filling to grade. All buildings, canopy to remain onsite as current.3 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- ON THE RUN PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- UNKADALE HOLDINGS PTY. LTD.Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2022; 2023… · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cafe
- Boat WashCar wash
- Public toilets
- Slipway (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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- 1 into 2 Lot Land Divisionplanning19 CLARKE ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 2 X SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGSplanning19 CLARKE ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- A sculpture constructed of weathering-steel tube with in-ground concrete footingsplanningLOT 602 WATSON ST ROSETOWN SA 5275Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Addition and alterations to existing retail fuel outlet including advertising, new fuel bowsers, outdoor dining area and on-site parking.planning12 PRINCES HWY ROSETOWN SA 5275Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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