South Australia · Suburb Profile

Rosetown SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rosetown, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rosetown SA is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosetown is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Rosetown is $214 per week ($927 per month). Rosetown has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Rosetown has a population density of 124.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosetown is $1,164.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rosetown in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Rosetown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rosetown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$214/wk

$927 per month

#7215 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,164/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rosetown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (82) Female 50.0% (82)

Population Density

124.3

people per km²

165 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Rosetown Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rosetown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rosetown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rosetown Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Catholic

13.9%

Anglican

9.1%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Lutheran

4.2%

Eastern Orthodox

3.6%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rosetown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rosetown Employment

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Employed full-time

31.5% 34 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 29 people

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Not in labour force

41.7% 45 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Rosetown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

34.0%

Bachelor Degree

8.5%

Certificate I/II

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rosetown Occupation

Professionals

23.8%

Community & Personal Service

23.8%

Managers

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Labourers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rosetown Field of Study

Architecture & Building

20.0%

Education

17.5%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Engineering

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

Health

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Rosetown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosetown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rosetown Marital Status

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Married

40.1% 55

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Separated

2.2% 3

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Divorced

16.1% 22

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Widowed

6.6% 9

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Never married

35.0% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rosetown Ancestry

Australian

35.0%

English

31.0%

Scottish

13.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

German

3.5%

Irish

3.0%

Dutch

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Maori

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rosetown School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.5%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Pre-school

18.2%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rosetown Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 13

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No need for assistance

95.7% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rosetown Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.9% 13

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Not a volunteer

89.1% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosetown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosetown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rosetown Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.9%

1 vehicle

38.0%

2 vehicles

26.8%

3 vehicles

16.9%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rosetown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

64.5%

4 bedrooms

21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rosetown Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

42.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rosetown Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

281

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosetown Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rosetown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rosetown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

34.8%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rosetown Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 5

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Never served

95.9% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rosetown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 17

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Did not provide

86.0% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosetown Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

2 children

51.4%

3 children

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Rosetown When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Rosetown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

35.8%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rosetown Household Size

1 person

31.4%

2 persons

37.1%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

4.3%

5 persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rosetown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

129

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rosetown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rosetown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Rosetown Schools

schools nearby

government

961

avg ICSEA score

330

total students

Kingston Community School Government

Combined · R-12 · 330 students

961

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rosetown Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $977/wk

Median Rent $214/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Rosetown

Your weekly income

≈ $4,234/month

Median rent $214/wk

Left after rent $763/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $14/wk

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Rosetown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Coomandook

Pop: 83 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Copley (SA)

Pop: 83 Income: $372/wk Rent: $85/wk

Field

Pop: 83 Income: $880/wk Rent: $250/wk

Menzies (SA)

Pop: 83 Income: $939/wk

Geranium

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $120/wk

Biggs Flat

Pop: 84 Income: $756/wk Rent: $350/wk

Compare Rosetown

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosetown

What is the population of Rosetown SA?

The population of Rosetown SA is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 124.3 people per km².Rosetown is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosetown?

The median personal income in Rosetown SA is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $977 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Rosetown is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosetown?

Median rent in Rosetown SA is $214 per week ($927 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosetown ranks #7,215 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosetown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosetown SA is $1,164. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosetown?

The median age in Rosetown SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosetown a good suburb to live in?

Rosetown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 165.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41275. All dollar figures in AUD.