Rosedale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
190
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Rosedale.
The postcode for Rosedale is 5350 (SA).
Rosedale (5350) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Rosedale has roughly 190 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rosedale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rosedale's population at 190, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
190
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
190
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rosedale.
Local schools for Rosedale
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Government School Catchment
Sandy Creek Primary School
Lyndoch Primary School
Hewett Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rosedale.
- What is the Rosedale postcode?
- Rosedale is in the 5350 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Rosedale?
- Rosedale is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5350, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rosedale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Rosedale?
- There are 7 schools serving Rosedale on this page, including Sandy Creek Primary School, Lyndoch Primary School, St Jakobi Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Rosedale?
- Rosedale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rosedale?
- Rosedale is close to Kingsford, Sandy Creek, Gomersal, Lyndoch, Shea Oak Log.
- What is the population of Rosedale?
- The population of Rosedale is approximately 190 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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