Stepney, SA 5069 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stepney is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5069, home to 942 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area and roughly 3 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 942
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,889 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,075 /week
- Median family income
- $2,808 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Norwood Payneham and St Peters
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- East Adelaide School
- St Peter's College
- Norwood Primary School
- St Joseph's School - Payneham
- Trinity Gardens School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 88 bus stops
- Stop 8 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 8 Sixth Ave - West side
- Stop 9 Sixth Ave - West side
- Stop 9 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 7 Sixth Ave - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 16 restaurants
- 19 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 4.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.6% of the 986 resolvable premises in Stepney. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 43.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 629 across postcode 5069 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 27% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 333 theft, 84 violent offences, 75 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stepney?
Stepney (SA 5069) had 942 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area.
What is the median rent in Stepney?
The median advertised rent in Stepney is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stepney?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Stepney covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: East Adelaide School (0.4 km), St Peter's College (1.1 km), Norwood Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stepney?
Stepney is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stepney?
Across postcode 5069, 629 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (333), violent (84), break-ins (75). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Stepney?
In Stepney, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (4.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Stepney?
88 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stepney centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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