Roseworthy, SA 5371 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Roseworthy is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5371, home to 1,041 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Light local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 48 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,041
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,073 /week
- Median personal income
- $809 /week
- Median family income
- $2,305 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Light
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Roseworthy Primary School
- Hewett Primary School
- Xavier College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 48.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.9% of the 913 resolvable premises in Roseworthy. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 48 across postcode 5371 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 theft, 9 property damage, 8 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roseworthy?
Roseworthy (SA 5371) had 1,041 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Light local government area.
What is the median rent in Roseworthy?
The median advertised rent in Roseworthy is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Roseworthy?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Roseworthy covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Roseworthy Primary School (0.2 km), Hewett Primary School (4.7 km), Xavier College (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Roseworthy?
Roseworthy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Roseworthy?
Across postcode 5371, 48 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (21), property damage (9), break-ins (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Roseworthy?
In Roseworthy, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (48.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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