Rose Park
A $3,115,000 median house price in a suburb of just 1,375 people compressed into 0.54 km2 signals a market where scarcity and wealth reinforce each other. Household income sits at the 90.8th percentile nationally, and 48.2% of dwellings are owned outright, more than double the share carrying a mortgage at 24.8%. University qualifications reach 66.0%, some 35.9 percentage points above the national average, anchoring the suburb in the top tier of Adelaide's professional class. Prices rose 15.4% in one year from $2,700,000 to $3,115,000, yet the vacancy rate of 11.4% is notably high relative to a tight footprint, suggesting the rental segment carries surplus stock.
Population
1,375
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,411/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Median House
$3.1M
Median 1Q 2026
At $3,115,000, Rose Park's median house price sits well above Adelaide's broader market and reflects a stock tilted toward large family homes. Separate houses account for 57.0% of dwellings, semi-detached 26.6% and apartments only 16.4%, so detached-house buyers face genuine competition for limited supply. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 37.2%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 30.0%, making this a suburb built around families rather than investors. Prices rose 15.4% from $2,700,000 to $3,115,000 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes are in the 90.8th percentile nationally. Monthly repayments average $2,600, which is manageable at these income levels but entry costs remain a high bar.
For Buyers
At $3,115,000, Rose Park's median house price sits well above Adelaide's broader market and reflects a stock tilted toward large family homes. Separate houses account for 57.0% of dwellings, semi-detached 26.6% and apartments only 16.4%, so detached-house buyers face genuine competition for limited supply. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 37.2%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 30.0%, making this a suburb built around families rather than investors. Prices rose 15.4% from $2,700,000 to $3,115,000 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes are in the 90.8th percentile nationally. Monthly repayments average $2,600, which is manageable at these income levels but entry costs remain a high bar.
For Investors
Rose Park's rental market requires careful reading. The 27.1% renter share and $365 weekly rent against a $3,115,000 median imply a gross yield well under 1%, among the lowest you would find in Adelaide. The 11.4% vacancy rate is elevated for a suburb this small, signalling that the apartment and semi-detached segment, together 43.0% of stock, carries real oversupply risk. Only 13 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months in this compact 0.54 km2 area, so new supply is limited. Stability comes from the high outright-ownership rate of 48.2%, which means most holders have no mortgage pressure and are unlikely to sell at distress prices. Income in the 90.8th percentile nationally cushions rent-to-income at 15.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold, supporting tenant retention over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
45
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+44.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Rose Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Rose Park Primary School
R-6 · 525 students
Demographics
Rose Park's median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, reflecting a professionally settled population that has aged in place. The 82.9% who did not move in the previous year, compared to typical suburban turnover, reinforces that picture of long-term ownership. Overseas-born residents reach 26.3%, which is 4.7 percentage points above the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (534), Scottish (155) and Irish (153), with Italian (116) also notable. University qualifications at 66.0% stand 35.9 points above the national level, and the occupational mix reflects this: Professionals account for 327 of the employed workforce, followed by Managers at 117. Couples with children number 426 versus 355 couples without children, a family-oriented split for an inner-eastern suburb of this density.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.0%
Houses
26.6%
Townhouse
16.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure patterns in Rose Park skew toward long-term, debt-free ownership. Outright owners at 48.2% comfortably outnumber mortgage holders at 24.8%, while renters account for 27.1%. The stock leans residential over multi-unit: 57.0% are separate houses and 26.6% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 16.4%. The bedroom profile is family-sized, with three-bedroom homes at 37.2% and 4-plus at 30.0%, while two-bedroom dwellings cover 21.3%. The median house price rose from $2,700,000 in 1Q 2025 to $3,115,000 in 1Q 2026, a 15.4% one-year gain. Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure, consistent with empty-nester couples who retain large homes after children have left. Mortgage repayments average $2,600 per month, while rent averages $365 per week.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$365
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,132
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.4%
Unoccupied
68
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.8%
Couples, no children
1,081
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and Healthcare industries together account for 40.1% of local workers, with Professional/Tech at 20.6% and Healthcare at 19.5%. Education follows at 12.3%, making knowledge-sector employment the dominant theme. By occupation, Professionals number 327 and Managers 117 out of a working population of roughly 694 employed, which aligns with the 90.8th-percentile household income. The unemployment rate sits at 5.1%, slightly above the national average, partly because participation is 62.9% with 388 residents not in the labour force, many of whom are likely retired or semi-retired given the median age of 44. Full-time employment is 53.9% of employed residents. Volunteering at 25.1% is high relative to national norms, a pattern common in stable, high-income, lower-density communities.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.9%
Part-time
41.0%
Participation
62.9%
Employed
694
Occupations
Top Industries
University
66.0%
Postgraduate
20.1%
Born Overseas
26.3%
Dwellings
537
Transport to Work
Active travel is a genuine option for Rose Park residents: 14.6% walk or cycle, compared to lower rates typical in outer suburbs, while 6.8% use public transport and 70.5% drive. The crime rate of 28.4 per 1,000 residents is the suburb's recorded figure, though with a population of 1,375 the absolute count of 39 incidents is small and should be read with caution. Rent-to-income at 15.1% keeps renters comfortable, well below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering at 25.1% and only 2.4% of residents needing daily assistance are consistent with an affluent, active population. No schools are recorded inside the 0.54 km2 boundary, so families rely on neighbouring inner-eastern suburbs, a practical trade-off given the suburb's location close to multiple high-performing state and independent schools in the broader Burnside and Norwood area.
Drive
70.5%
Public Transport
6.8%
Walk / Cycle
14.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
39
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
28.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rose Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rose Park a good suburb to live in?
Rose Park offers household incomes at the 90.8th percentile nationally and university qualifications at 66.0%, some 35.9 points above the national average. The crime rate is 28.4 per 1,000, and 82.9% of residents did not move in the prior year, indicating high satisfaction. The main trade-off is a $3,115,000 median house price, one of Adelaide's highest.
What is the median house price in Rose Park?
The median house price in Rose Park is $3,115,000 as of 1Q 2026, up 15.4% from $2,700,000 in 1Q 2025. Weekly rent averages $365 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,600, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.9% for local income levels.
What schools are in Rose Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 0.54 km2 Rose Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs. Despite this, the local population is highly educated, with 66.0% holding university qualifications, which is 35.9 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Rose Park safe?
Rose Park recorded 39 total incidents giving a crime rate of 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is a low absolute count for a suburb of 1,375 people. The low-crime-rate identity signal in the suburb profile and only 2.4% of residents needing daily assistance point to a stable, low-disadvantage community.
Is Rose Park good for property investment?
Rental yield is low: $365 weekly rent against a $3,115,000 median implies a gross yield under 1%. The 11.4% vacancy rate signals some oversupply in the rental segment. The investment case rests on capital growth, with prices up 15.4% in one year, and the suburb's constrained 0.54 km2 supply base limiting future stock increases.
How is Rose Park's population changing?
Rose Park's population of 1,375 is stable, with 82.9% of residents having stayed put in the prior year. The compact 0.54 km2 footprint and low development activity of 13 applications in 12 months leave little room for significant population growth. The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, indicating gradual demographic aging.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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