Rosewater

SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide

3,582
Population (2021)
$35,568
Median Income
1.36 km²
Area
8m
Elevation

About Rosewater

Rosewater is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 3,582 and a median income of $35,568, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.36 km² at an elevation of 8m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Rosewater combines affordability with quality of life.

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

📍 Location

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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,430
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 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
  • 11. Italy 24
  • 12. Thailand 22
  • 13. Ireland 14
  • 14. Nepal 12
  • 15. Iran 11

🧬 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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