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Ottoway vs Rosewater

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Ottoway scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

OttowayRosewater
Active6674
Safety3415
Wealth1218
Value2459
Parks4426
Cafés2828
Transit3144
Green space1220
Active & healthy4343
Schools nearby (OSM)7584
Median rent$275/wk $260/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$800,500$965,000
House sales this quarter514
Population2,7833,582
Full profile Ottoway in full Rosewater in full

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 Ottoway safer than Rosewater?

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

Which is cheaper, Ottoway or Rosewater?

Ottoway has the lower median house price of the two ($800,500 vs $965,000).

Should I live in Ottoway or Rosewater?

Ottoway scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ottoway or Rosewater.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →