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Queenstown vs Rosewater

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Queenstown scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

QueenstownRosewater
Active3874
Safety4115
Wealth618
Value1159
Parks4426
Cafés2828
Transit9744
Green space2420
Active & healthy3343
Schools nearby (OSM)8484
Median rent$270/wk $260/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,059,000$965,000
House sales this quarter214
Population1,9433,582
Full profile Queenstown 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 Queenstown safer than Rosewater?

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

Which is cheaper, Queenstown or Rosewater?

Rosewater has the lower median house price of the two ($965,000 vs $1,059,000).

Should I live in Queenstown or Rosewater?

Queenstown scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Queenstown or Rosewater.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →