Upper Sturt, SA 5156 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Sturt is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5156, home to 1,005 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mitcham local government area and roughly 12 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,005
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,229 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,009 /week
- Median family income
- $2,469 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Hawthorndene Primary School
- Upper Sturt Primary School
- Coromandel Valley Primary School
- Belair Primary School
- St Peters Lutheran School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Stop 30B Upper Sturt Rd - South side
- Stop 30A Upper Sturt Rd - South side
- Stop 30A Upper Sturt Rd - North side
- Stop 30B Upper Sturt Rd - North side
- Stop 30 Upper Sturt Rd - North East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 20 parks and reserves
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), 13.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 74.3% of the 405 resolvable premises in Upper Sturt. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 74.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 21.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 12 across postcode 5156 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 100% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4 property damage, 3 break-ins, 3 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt (SA 5156) had 1,005 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Sturt?
The median advertised rent in Upper Sturt is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Upper Sturt?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Upper Sturt covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Hawthorndene Primary School (2.1 km), Upper Sturt Primary School (2.7 km), Coromandel Valley Primary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Sturt?
Across postcode 5156, 12 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (4), break-ins (3), violent (3). 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 Upper Sturt?
In Upper Sturt, 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 (13.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Upper Sturt?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Sturt centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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