Stepney SA

Postcode 5069 · Norwood Payneham and St Peters LGA

Stepney is a small community in South Australia within the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area (postcode 5069). With a population of 942, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $98K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Stepney is $1.4 million, having grown strongly 6.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $798. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters LGA is higher than average at 8,280 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Stepney offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.4M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 14.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$950K Above Median
Affordability14.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
6.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
942
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,889
Personal Income /wk$1075
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Norwood Payneham and St Peters LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,280
Total Incidents78
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
HOSPITALS (1)
SPORTSMED SA Hospital & Day Surgeryprivate
Data: 2025-Q4