Median house price
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SA · Kingston Council
Rosetown, 5275
Est. population · Jun 2025
168
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
47
Median income
$977/wk
Employment rate
51.5%
Languages at home
2.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Kingston Council, Rosetown keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
At a glance
Rosetown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
168
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
27.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
25th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
37th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
29th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
168(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 37th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 37th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 67 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.9
- State safety percentile
- 25.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -62.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Shop2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 961
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 29th
School list
- Kingston Community SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 330 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side (Ampol Roadhouse Kingston)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 4/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 6.06
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 6.06
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Cafe
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Swimming pool
Other(8)
- The Big LobsterAttraction
- Boat WashCar wash
- Kingston Lobster MotelMotel
- Parking (3)
- On the RunPetrol station
1 Princes Highway
- ShellPetrol station
- Public toilets
- Slipway (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kingston Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 65 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 158 mm · ~20 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
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 5275Decision Made
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 5275Decision Made
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 5275Decision Made
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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
6 heritage places
- ABORIGINAL BURIAL GROUNDReserve, north of Maria Creek KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
- CHARLES STREET BRIDGE (1863)Maria Creek KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
- COTTAGE (ROSETOWN)(c1890)19 Dowdy Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
- SCULPTURE PARK & SUNDIALEast Terrace KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
- Cottage (Rosetown)9 East Terrace KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
- Cottage (Rosetown)11 East Terrace KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 80.3 km away).
Coalition 74.5%Labor 25.5%
11.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kingston SELabor 25.6% · Coalition 74.5% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- RobeLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)39.2 km away
- LucindaleLabor 14.5% · Coalition 85.5% TPP (2025)48.5 km away
- PadthawayLabor 22.3% · Coalition 77.7% TPP (2025)62.5 km away
- WillalookaLabor 10.5% · Coalition 89.5% TPP (2025)63.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Kingston Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.