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Alberton vs Rosewater

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Alberton scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

AlbertonRosewater
Active9074
Safety1015
Wealth2118
Value4659
Parks6426
Cafés8028
Transit6944
Green space7820
Active & healthy7743
Schools nearby (OSM)4184
Median rent$279/wk $260/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,550,000$965,000
House sales this quarter114
Population1,8603,582
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Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Alberton safer than Rosewater?

Rosewater scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Alberton or Rosewater?

Rosewater has the lower median house price of the two ($965,000 vs $1,550,000).

Should I live in Alberton or Rosewater?

Alberton scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alberton or Rosewater.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →