SA · Burnside Council
Rose Park, SA, 5067
Current weather
11.4°CThunderstorm
87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13° / 10.3° today · 27.9 mm rain
Desirability index
94.7/100
How this score is calculated#15 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Rose Park is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 1,375 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 39 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 28.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850 (flats $520, houses $900), median house prices near $3,115,000 (up 15% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,375
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,411
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 68 of 596
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 143 / 88
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $900
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $3,115,000
- Median price change
- +15.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 39
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 688 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 55
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft9
- Sct - Residence4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,162
- Rose Park Preschool70A Hewitt AvenuePreschools
- Rose Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1162
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 1A Fullarton Rd - East side
- Stop 2 Fullarton Rd - East side
- Stop 2 Grant Ave - South side
- Stop 3 Grant Ave - South side
- Stop 4 Grant Ave - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
157 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Addition of Above ground Spa Pool and associated fencing.16 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Two-storey outbuilding including garage, storage, and pool amenities; verandah; pool fence; and associated demolition of existing outbuilding, spa pool, and pool fencing62 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Replacement building (verandah)27B ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
May 2026
- Building alterations, dwelling additions and Partial demolition62 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Tree-damaging activity - Removal of Significant Quercus robur (English Oak) street tree74 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree - eucalyptus spathulata (Swamp Mallet).37 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Regulated White Cedar tree - Melia Adzerach.35A HEWITT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
April 2026
- Removal of two (2) regulated and heritage listed Ulmus procera (English Elm) trees from the State Heritage Place - Alexandra Avenue War Memorial; and planting of replacement Ulmus procera (English Elm) trees on site25 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;80 -82 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Four (4) storey residential flat building comprising six (6) dwellings136 FULLARTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Installation of three (3) x permanent advertisement flag poles134 FULLARTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling9 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Tree Damaging Activity - Section 136 - Urgent work in relation to turkey oak tree27 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
February 2026
- Swimming Pool and associated swimming pool safety features7 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Retrospective Deck29 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
January 2026
- Refurbishment to existing wet area, converting a previously toilet and shower to be an accessible toilet with a fold out changing bench and relocate an existing hot water service. The new accesible toilet will also cater to the general public as part of the Webb Street Reserve and closing at night.53 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;70B HEWITT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Partial demolition of Local Heritage Place, construction of a multi-level retirement facility, including a basement, erection of perimeter fencing, solar panels and removal of a significant tree141 FULLARTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
November 2025
- Combined carport and courtyard verandah, and associated screens and gate31 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition, pergola, swimming pool, fencing and tree damaging activity64 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Building alterations, Partial Demolition, verandah and Outbuilding (Garage)21 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Fence60 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Verandah34 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use to a meeting hall (conversion of three existing independent living units into a meeting hall) and internal building alterations.35 HEWITT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwellings including upper levels, outbuildings comprising garages with studios above, fencing and associated demolition works46 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;48 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Repair and rebuild works to facade of existing building including partial demolition32 KENSINGTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum) tree27 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Install heritage plaque on façade of Church building (State Heritage Place)86 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
August 2025
- Alterations to existing front fence, including associated removal of infill panels and masonry features33 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Addition of ensuite to existing dwelling and associated partial demolition and alterations to building35 SWAINE AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
July 2025
- Removal of two (2) regulated trees (Ornamental pear)9 HEWITT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
June 2025
- Land Division of 1 into 16 Community Strata lots48 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Verandah64 WATSON AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Replacement of existing Roof.26 KENSINGTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
May 2025
- Removal of five (5) regulated and heritage listed Ulmus procera (English Elm) trees from the State Heritage Place - Alexandra Avenue War Memorial; and planting of replacement Ulmus procera (English Elm) trees on site40 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;42 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;54 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;66 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067;76 ALEXANDRA AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Alterations to existing illuminated advertising display76 KENSINGTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant tree (Acacia sp. – Wattle)11 PRESCOTT TCE ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
April 2025
- Extension and renovations48 SWAINE AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
March 2025
- Garage, verandah and associated wall, alterations and addition to existing dwelling, demolition of existing garage and verandah, and partial demolition of dwelling21 GRANT AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23038013 - Vary condition 2 and remove conditions 3 & 676A-76B KENSINGTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the rear lean-to extension48 SWAINE AV ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
January 2025
- Change of use from consulting room to office including building addition, arbor, associated partial demolition works and tree damaging activity18 -20 KENSINGTON RD ROSE PARK SA 5067Decision Made
2024· 26 proposals
26 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 36 proposals
36 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 1 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 1 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 1A Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 2 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 2 Grant Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 2 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Grant Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Grant Avenue - South sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 94.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #15 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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