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Rosewater, SA 5013
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$825,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$495,000
market range $450K-$525K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.8%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
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Rosewater market and investor summary
Rosewater sits in SA, postcode 5013. House prices have moved +9.8% over the past year and +60.6% over three years. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Rosewater: people, income and schools
About 3,582 people live in Rosewater, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 63% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $68,000 a year (about $1,310 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 28 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Rosewater sits about 11 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 61 for walkability and 19 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,582
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $68,000/yr
- Households renting
- 31%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 28
- avg ICSEA 995
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 11 km
- Walk score
- 61/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Rosewater
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What should I check before investing in Rosewater?
Rosewater has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +9.8% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +60.6% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Rosewater?
The median property price in Rosewater, SA 5013 is $495K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Rosewater?
House prices in Rosewater are up 9.8% over the past year and up 60.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Rosewater?
The current vacancy rate in Rosewater is 0.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Rosewater?
Rosewater has a population of approximately 3,582 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Rosewater?
There are 28 schools within roughly 5km of Rosewater. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Rosewater's population growing?
The population of Rosewater has grown about 9% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Rosewater from the CBD?
Rosewater is about 11 km from the CBD.
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