Rostrevor
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rostrevor, SA 5073.
About Rostrevor
Welcome to Rostrevor
Rostrevor sits at the foot of the Adelaide Hills, about nine kilometres north-east of the CBD, where the suburban grid gives way to gum-studded slopes and the beginnings of Morialta Conservation Park. It's long been one of the north-eastern suburbs' better-kept secrets, a leafy, established address favoured by families and professionals who want space, views and a sense of the bush without giving up easy access to the city.
With a population of 8,452 and a median age of 41, Rostrevor has the feel of a settled, family-oriented community rather than a suburb in transition. Substantial homes on generous blocks dominate the streetscape, and the surrounding suburbs of Woodforde, Paradise, Hectorville, Newton and Tranmere share a similarly green, low-key character that has made this pocket of Adelaide's foothills consistently popular.
Housing & architecture
Rostrevor's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses, reflecting its history as a post-war and later-era foothills suburb built for families wanting room to move. Current listings put houses at 90% of the market, with land at 6% and townhouses making up just 4%, underlining how little medium-density development has crept in. Expect a mix of solid brick bungalows, split-level homes taking advantage of the sloping terrain, and larger contemporary rebuilds, many with views back towards the city or up into the hills.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's proximity to Morialta Conservation Park is one of its biggest drawcards, offering walking trails, waterfalls and rock-climbing spots that feel a world away from suburban Adelaide despite being minutes from home. Closer to home, reserves and playing fields dotted through Rostrevor and neighbouring Newton and Paradise give locals plenty of room for weekend sport, dog walking and picnics, while the foothills setting means many streets back directly onto bushland.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Stradbroke School and Morialta Secondary College both in the area, giving Rostrevor households a strong choice of schooling without needing to leave the suburb. The area's median age of 41 and its stock of larger family homes point to a community where people tend to settle in for the long term, raising children and staying put as those children move through school.
Getting around
Rostrevor's foothills location means most residents rely on car travel, with good arterial roads connecting through Newton and Paradise into Payneham Road and on towards the CBD, roughly a twenty-minute drive under normal conditions. Bus services link the suburb to the city and to nearby shopping and transport hubs, making it a workable option for commuters who don't need a train line on their doorstep but want to stay close to major routes.
The property market
Rostrevor's median house price of $1.15 million places it firmly among Adelaide's premium foothills suburbs, and recent growth of 22.0% shows just how strongly buyer demand has run in the area. Median rent of $670 a week reflects the same appeal, with tenants prepared to pay for the larger blocks, views and lifestyle that are hard to find closer to the city. With the market so heavily weighted towards established houses rather than units or new land releases, buyers are largely competing for the same style of family home, which has helped underpin the strong price growth of recent times.
Market snapshot
Rostrevor property market
Median sale price
$1.15m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$670
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$863k
Median
$1.15m
Premium
$1.53m
Days on market
70
Auction clearance
51%
Sold this year
59
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rostrevor by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rostrevor, SA 5073.
Population
8,452
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,791
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Rostrevor
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Rostrevor
$2.53m
3 Heyes Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.81m
7B Naylor Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
332A Montacute Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.27m
27 Rita Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.24m
16 Trewren Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.34m
15 Baroota Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
28 Maple Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.23m
34 Durant Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Rostrevor suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rostrevor?
The median house price in Rostrevor, SA is $1.15m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 22.0%.
How much is rent in Rostrevor?
The median weekly rent in Rostrevor is around $670 per week.
Is Rostrevor a good place to live?
Rostrevor is a suburb of Adelaide within the City of Campbelltown and the Adelaide Hills Council. Rostrevor is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 8,452 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Rostrevor?
Rostrevor has a population of 8,452 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Rostrevor?
There are 2 schools in or near Rostrevor, including Stradbroke School and Morialta Secondary College.
How long do homes take to sell in Rostrevor?
Properties in Rostrevor take around 70 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 51%.
How much do you need to buy in Rostrevor?
Entry-level properties in Rostrevor start around $863k, while premium homes reach $1.53m.
What suburbs are near Rostrevor?
Suburbs near Rostrevor include Woodforde, Paradise, Hectorville, Newton and Tranmere.
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