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Stockwell SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stockwell SA is 516 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stockwell is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Stockwell is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Stockwell has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Stockwell has a population density of 26.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stockwell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stockwell is $1,573.

There were 2 recorded offences in Stockwell in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Stockwell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stockwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$846/wk

$43,992 per year

#2834 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$323/wk

$1,400 per month

#4026 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,573/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stockwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (258) Female 49.6% (254)

Population Density

26.8

people per km²

516 people · 19.2 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,130

Family income/wk

Stockwell 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stockwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

33.1% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.9% 101 dwellings

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

Stockwell Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Stockwell Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Lutheran

31.5%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Anglican

5.0%

Catholic

4.6%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stockwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Stockwell Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 150 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 94 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 10 people

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Not in labour force

27.2% 95 people

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

Stockwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

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

Stockwell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Professionals

20.6%

Managers

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Labourers

9.4%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Stockwell Field of Study

Engineering

28.1%

Management & Commerce

24.7%

Health

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Education

4.1%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

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

Stockwell Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stockwell Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stockwell Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 221

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Separated

4.0% 15

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Divorced

4.9% 18

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 17

👤

Never married

27.0% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stockwell Ancestry

Australian

38.2%

English

24.0%

German

21.1%

Scottish

5.9%

Irish

4.9%

Dutch

2.1%

Other

2.1%

South African

0.9%

Filipino

0.4%

Italian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stockwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

31.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

22.6%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Vocational Education

2.5%

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

Stockwell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 18

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 973

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

Stockwell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.0% 83

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stockwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.3%

$800-$999/mo

8.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stockwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.6%

Did not go to work

8.6%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Walked only

1.4%

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

Stockwell Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.2%

2 vehicles

48.4%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Stockwell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

28.5%

4 bedrooms

57.6%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Stockwell Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stockwell Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

978

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stockwell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Stockwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stockwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.2%

Couple — no children

18.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stockwell Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 5

👤

Never served

98.6% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stockwell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 31

—

Did not provide

91.1% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stockwell Children Ever Born

No children

27.0%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

36.5%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

3.4%

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

Stockwell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Stockwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.2%

5–14 hours

36.3%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

13.9%

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

Stockwell Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

27.3%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

27.3%

5 persons

12.1%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stockwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

439

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Stockwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.9%

Step family — no other children

5.2%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stockwell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

2025

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

Stockwell Schools

schools nearby

government

939

avg ICSEA score

total students

Light Pass Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 38 students

939

ICSEA

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

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Stockwell Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,025/wk

Median Rent $323/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Stockwell

Your weekly income

≈ $8,775/month

Median rent $323/wk

Left after rent $1,702/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Stockwell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Coobowie

Pop: 258 Income: $557/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jervois

Pop: 258 Income: $612/wk Rent: $243/wk

Spalding (SA)

Pop: 260 Income: $578/wk Rent: $155/wk

Yatala Vale

Pop: 260 Income: $844/wk Rent: $370/wk

Kaltjiti

Pop: 261 Income: $336/wk Rent: $90/wk

Andamooka

Pop: 262 Income: $461/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stockwell

What is the population of Stockwell SA?

The population of Stockwell SA is 516 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.8 people per km².Stockwell is ranked #4,978 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stockwell?

The median personal income in Stockwell SA is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year.The median household income is $2,025 per week.Family income is $2,130 per week.Stockwell is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stockwell?

Median rent in Stockwell SA is $323 per week ($1,400 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stockwell ranks #4,026 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stockwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stockwell SA is $1,573. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stockwell?

The median age in Stockwell SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stockwell a good suburb to live in?

Stockwell is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 516.The median income is $846/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 41387. All dollar figures in AUD.