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Rosewater

SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide

3,582
Population (2021)
$35,568
Median Income
1.36 km²
Area
$260/wk
Median Rent
AffordableHeritageUp-and-ComingInner WestGood Transport

About Rosewater

Rosewater is one of the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, located approximately 12 km north-west of Adelaide’s central business district. The suburb has a population of around 3,580 (2021 census) and covers 1.4 km² within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Established in 1855, Rosewater is one of the older suburbs in the Port Adelaide area with a rich working-class heritage.

Rosewater is an up-and-coming suburb with a mix of beautiful heritage buildings on large blocks and newer developments. Grand Junction Road provides a shopping strip with various local businesses. Eric Sutton Oval is a focal point for community sport. The suburb is popular with first-home buyers and investors seeking affordable inner-western living close to the Port Adelaide precinct and its revitalised waterfront area.

Rosewater falls under postcode 5013 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5013
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Port
LGA / Council
Port Adelaide Enfield
Federal Electorate
Hindmarsh
State Electorate
Cheltenham
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.36 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosewater (historical)
0.1 km
2 min
Alberton
1.2 km
15 min
Port Adelaide
1.8 km
22 min
Cheltenham
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 333 — Port Adelaide to City 25 min to city
  • 250 — Arndale to Port Adelaide 15 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
12 km
By Train
25 min (from Alberton)
By Bus
30 min
By Car (Peak)
25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Well-connected via Grand Junction Road and Port Road

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops along Grand Junction Road are accessible on foot; train stations within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,430
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.2%

96 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,278
Census 2021
3,582
▲ 9.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,872
Income 2021
$35,568
▲ 27.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,444
Born Overseas 968

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 176
  • 2. India 119
  • 3. England 112
  • 4. Philippines 104
  • 5. Greece 38
  • 6. China 36
  • 7. New Zealand 29
  • 8. Poland 29
  • 9. Scotland 28
  • 10. Germany 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,173
Australian 1,015
Irish 297
Scottish 280
German 209
Vietnamese 209
Italian 169
Filipino 134
Australian Aboriginal 126
Indian 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,585
Both parents born in Australia
1,346
Both parents born overseas
466
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
36.8%
Buddhism
4.7%
Islam
2.5%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
185 (5.2%)
5-14 years
381 (10.6%)
15-19 years
206 (5.8%)
20-24 years
228 (6.4%)
25-34 years
548 (15.3%)
35-44 years
497 (13.9%)
45-54 years
479 (13.4%)
55-64 years
505 (14.1%)
65-74 years
349 (9.7%)
75-84 years
146 (4.1%)
85+ years
54 (1.5%)

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