Rosewater
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Rosewater is a small, friendly suburb in South Australia, located just northwest of Adelaide's city center. Its quiet streets, historic architecture, and family-oriented vibe make it a pleasant place to experience suburban Australian life. Offering easy access to the city and the Port Adelaide waterfront, Rosewater provides a relaxed base for exploring the wider region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
3,582
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,565
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
15
Parks
23
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
255.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.