Roseworthy at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,041
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Roseworthy.
The postcode for Roseworthy is 5371 (SA).
Roseworthy (5371) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Roseworthy has roughly 1,041 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.
Roseworthy scores 4/100 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, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Roseworthy's population at 1,041, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,041
Median age
38
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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)
$610/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,041
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
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.
4
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 Roseworthy.
Local schools for Roseworthy
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Government School Catchment
Roseworthy Primary School
Hewett Primary School
Gawler Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Roseworthy.
- What is the Roseworthy postcode?
- Roseworthy is in the 5371 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Roseworthy?
- Roseworthy is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5371, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Roseworthy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Roseworthy?
- There are 9 schools serving Roseworthy on this page, including Roseworthy Primary School, Trinity College Roseworthy, Hewett Primary School.
- How walkable is Roseworthy?
- Roseworthy has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Roseworthy?
- Roseworthy is close to Hewett, Gawler Belt, Willaston, Kangaroo Flat, Templers.
- What is the population of Roseworthy?
- The population of Roseworthy is approximately 1,041 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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