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Stonyfell SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stonyfell SA is 1,266 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stonyfell is $1,070 per week ($55,640 per year). Median rent in Stonyfell is $565 per week ($2,448 per month). Stonyfell has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Stonyfell has a population density of 974.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stonyfell is China. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stonyfell is $2,605.

There were 12 recorded offences in Stonyfell in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Stonyfell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stonyfell Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,070/wk

$55,640 per year

#830 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$565/wk

$2,448 per month

#332 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,605/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stonyfell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (605) Female 52.2% (662)

Population Density

974.1

people per km²

1,266 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,154

Family income/wk

Stonyfell 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)

Stonyfell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.2% 210 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.8% 185 dwellings

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

Stonyfell Country of Birth

Australia

77.6%

China

7.9%

England

7.5%

Germany

1.6%

India

1.6%

Afghanistan

0.8%

Canada

0.8%

Chile

0.8%

Iran

0.8%

Hong Kong

0.6%

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

Stonyfell Religion

No Religion

56.3%

Catholic

15.0%

Anglican

11.1%

Buddhism

5.6%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Not stated

3.1%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Lutheran

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stonyfell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

84.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.5%

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

Stonyfell Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

57.8%

IAL Sinhal

9.2%

Other

9.2%

Cantonese

8.3%

Spanish

4.6%

Italian

3.7%

Persian ED

3.7%

Vietnamese

3.7%

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

Stonyfell Employment

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Employed full-time

37.6% 373 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 246 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 19 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 354 people

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

Stonyfell Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.7%

Postgraduate Degree

23.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Certificate III/IV

9.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.8%

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

Stonyfell Occupation

Professionals

46.5%

Managers

23.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Community & Personal Service

5.6%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.2%

Labourers

2.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Stonyfell Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.7%

Health

16.1%

Society & Culture

15.5%

Engineering

10.0%

Education

8.8%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Information Technology

4.5%

Architecture & Building

3.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.8%

Agriculture & Environment

0.6%

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

Stonyfell Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stonyfell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

32.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stonyfell Marital Status

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Married

61.2% 629

↔️

Separated

2.2% 23

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Divorced

5.9% 61

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 35

👤

Never married

27.2% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stonyfell Ancestry

English

29.0%

Australian

20.9%

Chinese

11.7%

Other

8.6%

Scottish

7.3%

German

7.3%

Irish

7.3%

Italian

2.9%

Indian

1.3%

Sri Lankan

1.3%

Greek

1.2%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stonyfell School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.5%

Primary — Government

23.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.1%

Pre-school

9.2%

Secondary — Government

8.8%

Secondary — Catholic

8.5%

Vocational Education

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.2%

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

Stonyfell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 72

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 2,451

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

Stonyfell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.5% 248

—

Not a volunteer

75.5% 764

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stonyfell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stonyfell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Bus

3.4%

Bicycle

2.5%

Walked only

1.5%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

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

Stonyfell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

24.8%

2 vehicles

51.3%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

7.8%

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

Stonyfell Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.4%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

44.5%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Stonyfell Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stonyfell Indigenous Population

0.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,501

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stonyfell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

Stonyfell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stonyfell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.3%

Couple — no children

24.2%

Couple — no children under 15

22.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stonyfell Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 22

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Never served

97.8% 995

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stonyfell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 161

—

Did not provide

84.1% 851

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stonyfell Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

40.6%

3 children

13.9%

4 children

2.2%

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

Stonyfell When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

129

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Stonyfell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.7%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

13.4%

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

Stonyfell Household Size

1 person

13.6%

2 persons

34.9%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

26.0%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stonyfell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,127

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Stonyfell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.6%

Step family — no other children

5.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stonyfell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Robbery

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Stonyfell Schools

schools nearby

government

1135

avg ICSEA score

6,356

total students

St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 873 students

1180

ICSEA

Pembroke School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students

1171

ICSEA

Burnside Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 686 students

1156

ICSEA

Marryatville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 506 students

1127

ICSEA

Magill School Government

Primary · R-6 · 744 students

1119

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 208 students

1099

ICSEA

Norwood International High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,667 students

1090

ICSEA

Pembroke School - Junior School Campus Independent

Combined

Pembroke School - Senior School Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Stonyfell Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,859/wk

Median Rent $565/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Stonyfell

Your weekly income

≈ $12,389/month

Median rent $565/wk

Left after rent $2,294/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Stonyfell vs State & National Average

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Pop: 633 Income: $773/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 633 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 637 Income: $758/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 643 Income: $951/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 647 Income: $1,043/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 647 Income: $658/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stonyfell

What is the population of Stonyfell SA?

The population of Stonyfell SA is 1,266 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 974.1 people per km².Stonyfell is ranked #3,637 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stonyfell?

The median personal income in Stonyfell SA is $1,070 per week, or $55,640 per year.The median household income is $2,859 per week.Family income is $3,154 per week.Stonyfell is ranked #830 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stonyfell?

Median rent in Stonyfell SA is $565 per week ($2,448 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stonyfell ranks #332 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stonyfell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stonyfell SA is $2,605. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stonyfell?

The median age in Stonyfell SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stonyfell a good suburb to live in?

Stonyfell is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,266.The median income is $1,070/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 41393. All dollar figures in AUD.