South Australia · Suburb Profile

Stepney SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stepney SA is 942 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stepney is $1,075 per week ($55,900 per year). Median rent in Stepney is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Stepney has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Stepney has a population density of 1746.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stepney is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stepney is $2,000.

There were 46 recorded offences in Stepney in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

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Stepney Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stepney Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,075/wk

$55,900 per year

#810 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stepney Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (442) Female 53.3% (504)

Population Density

1746.1

people per km²

942 people · 0.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,808

Family income/wk

Stepney Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stepney Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.5% 138 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.5% 120 dwellings

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

Stepney Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

4.0%

India

2.7%

Germany

1.3%

Canada

0.8%

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

Stepney Religion

No Religion

63.8%

Catholic

18.1%

Not stated

5.4%

Anglican

5.0%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Hinduism

1.6%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stepney Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.0%

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

Stepney Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

18.3%

IAL Punjabi

16.9%

Greek

15.5%

Other

14.1%

Mandarin

14.1%

Vietnamese

8.5%

German

7.0%

Arabic

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Stepney Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 318 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 199 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 15 people

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Not in labour force

29.6% 224 people

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

Stepney Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

47.0%

Postgraduate Degree

18.1%

Certificate III/IV

13.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Stepney Occupation

Professionals

50.1%

Managers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

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

Stepney Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Society & Culture

19.2%

Health

13.0%

Creative Arts

10.1%

Engineering

10.1%

Education

7.6%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

Information Technology

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Stepney Dwelling Types

Separate house

62.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

29.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stepney Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stepney Marital Status

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Married

36.2% 291

↔️

Separated

1.6% 13

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Divorced

12.2% 98

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Widowed

4.6% 37

👤

Never married

45.3% 364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stepney Ancestry

English

29.8%

Australian

22.5%

Italian

8.6%

Irish

7.9%

Other

7.6%

German

6.8%

Scottish

6.4%

Chinese

3.3%

Greek

3.0%

Indian

2.1%

Dutch

1.2%

Lebanese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stepney School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.3%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Pre-school

12.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.0%

Vocational Education

11.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

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

Stepney Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 81

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 1,737

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

Stepney Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.6% 137

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stepney Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stepney How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.4%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Walked only

6.7%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Bus

6.0%

Bicycle

4.4%

Other

0.7%

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

Stepney Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.9%

1 vehicle

46.6%

2 vehicles

31.4%

3 vehicles

9.2%

4+ vehicles

1.9%

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

Stepney Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

42.3%

3 bedrooms

35.9%

4 bedrooms

10.1%

5 bedrooms

2.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Stepney Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

45.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stepney Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,824

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stepney Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Stepney Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stepney Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

32.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stepney Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 11

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Never served

98.6% 768

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stepney Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 100

—

Did not provide

87.1% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stepney Children Ever Born

No children

46.2%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

26.0%

3 children

11.4%

4 children

2.4%

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

Stepney When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Stepney Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

36.1%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

6.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Stepney Household Size

1 person

38.4%

2 persons

35.6%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stepney Where Residents Moved From

Same address

764

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Stepney Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.9%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stepney Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 46 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Stepney Schools

schools nearby

government

1109

avg ICSEA score

23,803

total students

St Andrew's School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 376 students

1191

ICSEA

Wilderness School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 856 students

1176

ICSEA

Pembroke School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students

1171

ICSEA

Pulteney Grammar School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 839 students

1170

ICSEA

St Peter's College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students

1164

ICSEA

Rose Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 525 students

1162

ICSEA

Norwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 361 students

1148

ICSEA

Prince Alfred College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students

1143

ICSEA

Walkerville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1139

ICSEA

Marryatville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 506 students

1127

ICSEA

East Marden Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1127

ICSEA

Marryatville High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,759 students

1120

ICSEA

East Adelaide School Government

Primary · R-6 · 495 students

1117

ICSEA

St Patrick's Special School Catholic

Combined · U · 51 students

1115

ICSEA

St Joseph's Memorial School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 192 students

1108

ICSEA

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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Stepney Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,889/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Stepney

Your weekly income

≈ $8,186/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,519/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Stepney vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Clayton Bay

Pop: 472 Income: $489/wk Rent: $228/wk

Ashton

Pop: 481 Income: $944/wk Rent: $350/wk

Booleroo Centre

Pop: 482 Income: $619/wk Rent: $180/wk

Saddleworth

Pop: 483 Income: $515/wk Rent: $207/wk

Allendale East

Pop: 484 Income: $703/wk Rent: $231/wk

Penrice

Pop: 486 Income: $819/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stepney

What is the population of Stepney SA?

The population of Stepney SA is 942 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1746.1 people per km².Stepney is ranked #4,067 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stepney?

The median personal income in Stepney SA is $1,075 per week, or $55,900 per year.The median household income is $1,889 per week.Family income is $2,808 per week.Stepney is ranked #810 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stepney?

Median rent in Stepney SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stepney ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stepney?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stepney SA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stepney?

The median age in Stepney SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stepney a good suburb to live in?

Stepney is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 942.The median income is $1,075/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 41382. All dollar figures in AUD.