Rostrevor · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Rostrevor

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 88% of homes in Rostrevor have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This makes the suburb a primary destination for larger households, though the cost of living here is notably higher than in other parts of the state.

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📍 Rostrevor, Suburb / Locality

Where Rostrevor sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +32.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Rostrevor — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rostrevor$380
5073, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $380 is much higher than in most areas and well above the South Australian figure. Similarly, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,950, which is $450 more than the state average.

$380 ▲ +32.9%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $286
  • 2016: $325
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Rostrevor, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Rostrevor, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 42.6% of houses owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 19.1%, which is well below the state and national figures.

19.1% ▲ +8.1%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.6%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.6% ▼ -9.0%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.8%
  • 2016: 44.1%
  • 2021: 42.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rostrevor, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, which make up 78.8% of all homes. This high proportion of large family homes explains why there are more bedrooms per house here than in most other areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

78.8% ▼ -11.8%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.3%
  • 2016: 78.1%
  • 2021: 78.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.0% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.5%
  • 2016: 85.3%
  • 2021: 88.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rostrevor, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rostrevor, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Rostrevor [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41279/rostrevor/topic/housing-dwellings