Upper Sturt SA

Postcode 5156 · Adelaide Hills LGA

Upper Sturt is a small community in South Australia within the Adelaide Hills local government area (postcode 5156). With a population of 1,005, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $116K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Upper Sturt is $1.0 million, having surged 31.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800.

Upper Sturt is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1094, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Adelaide Hills LGA is low at 1,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Upper Sturt offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +31.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability9.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+31.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
31.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$345
POPULATION
1,005
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,229
Personal Income /wk$1009
Mortgage /mth$1,800
CRIME (Adelaide Hills LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,194
Total Incidents12
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1094
Total Students97
Government1
Upper Sturt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1094
Data: 2025-Q3