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Steelton SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Steelton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Steelton SA is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Steelton is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Median rent in Steelton is $100 per week ($433 per month). Steelton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Steelton has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Steelton in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Steelton, South Australia — 34.0581°S, 138.8815°E

Crime: Low Med High

Steelton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Steelton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,187/wk
$61,724 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Steelton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (17) Female 46.9% (15)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
31 people · 26.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Steelton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Steelton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Steelton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Steelton Religion

No Religion
44.8%
Lutheran
24.1%
Uniting Church
17.2%
Catholic
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Steelton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Steelton Employment

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Employed full-time
57.7% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.1% 6 people
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Not in labour force
19.2% 5 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Steelton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Steelton Occupation

Managers
60.0%
Professionals
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Steelton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.2%
Education
23.5%
Health
17.6%
Society & Culture
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Steelton Dwelling Types

Separate house
58.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Steelton Marital Status

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Married
80.0% 20
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Never married
20.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Steelton Ancestry

English
39.5%
German
25.6%
Australian
18.6%
Scottish
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Steelton School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Steelton Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Steelton Volunteering

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Volunteer
53.6% 15
—
Not a volunteer
46.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Steelton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Walked only
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Steelton Car Ownership

2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
35.7%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Steelton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Steelton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Steelton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
50
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Steelton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Steelton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.6%
$3,500+/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Steelton Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.5%
Couple — children under 15
23.1%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Steelton Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Steelton Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Steelton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Steelton Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Steelton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Steelton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Steelton Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Steelton

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $2,650/wk
Rent share 3.6%

Steelton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dalkey
Pop: 16 Income: $575/wk Rent: $240/wk
Hoskin Corner
Pop: 16 Income: $1,125/wk
McCallum
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $125/wk
Piednippie
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $176/wk
Porky Flat
Pop: 16 Income: $1,562/wk
Tilley Swamp
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Steelton

What is the population of Steelton SA?

The population of Steelton SA is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Steelton?

The median personal income in Steelton SA is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Steelton?

Median rent in Steelton SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 3.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Steelton?

The median age in Steelton SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Steelton a good suburb to live in?

Steelton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 31.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41379. All dollar figures in AUD.