Light Regional Council

Roseworthy

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,041

Median age: 38

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

56

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY53 (94.6%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON3 (5.4%)

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.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Roseworthy.

Local schools for Roseworthy

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Government School Catchment

Roseworthy Primary School

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Hewett Primary School

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Gawler 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

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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.

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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