SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Stepney, 5069

Est. population · Jun 2025

992

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.2%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,889/wk

Employment rate

66.7%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$1,650,000

Languages at home

17.9%non-English

Most common: Italian, Punjabi, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

50.7/100
Average

Top 25% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Stepney is known for: Heritage area, High desirability, Café precinct, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Stepney is a practical smaller community in Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.

Desirability lands around average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.

At a glance

Stepney snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.65M

+92% change

Median rent

$700/wk

Houses $780 · Units $500

Population (ERP)

992

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#40

among Metro Adelaide · Emerging

Safety

80th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

83rd

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

87th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
50.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 25% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2078th in Australia
State rank
173rd in SA
Peer rank
#40 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#131 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$780
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$700
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
20
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,650,000
Median price change
+91.9%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

992(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 83th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+5.2%
Change in 1 year
+14
Change in 5 years
+49
Growth rank in SA
83th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,000), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
942
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,889
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
35 of 466
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
66.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
237 / 141 / 52

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
78
Against the person
11
Against property
67
Rate per 1,000 residents
78.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
80th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
48
Decrease (daily rate)
-24.1%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft21
  • Sct - Non Residence6
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle6
  • Theft From Shop16

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,112.5
Median ICSEA percentile
87th
School list
  • East Adelaide SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 495 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 361 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Peter's CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,585 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Trinity Gardens SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 695 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1092 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 494 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Prince Alfred CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,127 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Agnes Goode Kindergarten Inc7 Cornish StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Agnes Goode Kindergartenchildcare
  • St peters Child Care Centre & Preschoolchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 4 Magill Rd - North side
  • Stop 4 Payneham Rd - South East side
  • Stop 5 Payneham Rd - East side
  • Stop 6 Magill Rd - North side
  • Stop 6 Payneham Rd - East side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

162 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 4 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life2 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
73/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
4.25
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
11.68
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.12
Food & drink(11)
  • CanelleBakery
  • Cibo EspressoCafe
  • Fine and FettleCafe

    Unit 4 57 Magill Road

  • The Nourish'd KitchenCafe

    3 Ann Street

  • Whippet's EspressoCafe
  • Hot WokFast food

    116 Payneham Road

  • Avenues Cafe & BarPub
  • Little Bang BreweryPub
  • Maid and MagpiePub
  • CachemiraRestaurant

    137 Magill Road

  • Sushi Train St PetersRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • Bruce's Meat & PoultryButcher
  • Metropolitan FreshGreengrocer
  • ColesSupermarket

    114 Payneham Road

Community(3)
  • Agnes Goode KindergartenChildcare
  • St peters Child Care Centre & PreschoolChildcare
  • Women's Community CentreCommunity centre
Health & services(2)
  • sportsmed Stepney Healthcare HubHospital
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(3)
  • 6W2SGym

    Unit 2 57 Magill Road

  • Linde ReservePark
  • Stanford ReservePark
Entertainment(1)
  • No Strings Attatched Theatre of DisabilityTheatre
Transport(7)

7 bus stops

Other(45)
  • Booze BrothersAlcohol
  • Artwork
  • Baby JunctionBaby Goods

    69 Nelson Street, Stepney

  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • International CyclesBicycle
  • Whippets WorkshopBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • CMI ToyotaCar repair
  • Dynamic Paint and PanelCar repair

    17 Magill Road

  • Jenny & Gerry's Bridal CentreClothes

    54-58 Payneham Road, Stepney

  • Flowers by DefinitionFlorist
  • auraFurniture

    99 Magill Road

  • Community GardenGarden
  • Garden
  • SmokemartGift
  • Avenues BarbershopHairdresser
  • Kinky Curly StraightHairdresser

    123a Magill Road

  • Houseware (2)
  • Kitchen
  • Atlas Mcneil HealthcareMedical Supply

    35 Magill Road

  • equip4livingMedical Supply

    Unit 3 57 Magill Road

  • Victory / Ducati MotorcyclesMotorcycle
  • Newsagent
  • Parking (75)
  • P&K PetsPet

    19 Magill Road

  • OTR StepneyPetrol station

    90 - 92 Payneham Road, Stepney

  • Next Step Physio ClinicPhysiotherapist
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Church of the Holy NamePlace of worship
  • My ChurchPlace of worship

    73 Nelson Street, Stepney

  • Australia PostPost office
  • Cartridge WorldPrinting

    23 Magill Road

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • Cornerstone HousingSocial Facility

    73 Nelson Street, Stepney

  • Social Facility (4)
  • Southern Cross Care St Peters Close Retirement LivingSocial Facility
  • Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
  • Floors Floors FloorsVacant

    Unit 1 57 Magill Road

  • Vacant
  • Waste Basket (3)
  • CarbatecYes

    27 Magill Road

  • Stepney AppliancesYes

    25 Magill Road

  • strykerYes

    33 Magill Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Church of the Holy Name
  • My Church

    73 Nelson Street, Stepney

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Norwood Day Surgery (0.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Day Only Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Burnside Hospital Stepney32 Payneham RoadPrivate Hospital
  • Norwood Day Surgery42 Nelson StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
21
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 14°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
97 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
119 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 26 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Three-storey office building with ground level car park and associated landscaping
    101 MAGILL RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 25035754 consisting of changes to the parapet of the upper levels and stairs accessing the garages Original nature of development: Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of two (2), two-storey semi-detached dwellings, associated garaging and fencing, and removal of a regulated tree
    25 LAURA ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Pergola in front of dwelling
    UNIT 1 2 LOCH ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title
    107 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Variation to 24034071 (which constituted the construction of one (1) two-storey detached dwelling and four (4) three-storey abutting group dwellings, and the removal of one (1) council street tree) to change the building envelope to accommodate access to services for Lot 61 and Lot 64 and material changes to the facades.
    LOT 61 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069;LOT 62 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • 2, two-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated, garages, fencing and retaining walls
    107 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing detached dwelling
    41 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Rear Verandah
    18 OLIVE RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Single-storey alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition of later addition, alterations to existing façade, new boundary fencing and the removal of 4 regulated trees
    14 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing carport and replacement with new
    UNIT 3 59 HENRY ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Change of use in tenancies 1 & 2 to bulky goods outlet and associated workshop, building alterations & advertisement.
    UNIT 1-3 65 -67 NELSON ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • proposed single storey addition, outbuilding & tree removal
    32 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Temporary shipping containers on site for use as store and advertising attached to existing boundary fence
    101 MAGILL RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Change of use from office to personal services establishment - hairdresser
    132 -134 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment (2-into-2) with establishment of party-wall rights easements
    25 LAURA ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Removal of two regulated trees (Cupressus sempervirens and Grevillea robusta)
    30 BATTAMS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Carport
    20 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Change of use from shop to bulky goods outlet with associated service workshop
    15 -19 NELSON ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • 1. Primary Bathroom Renovation (Bathroom 1) - Scope of Work: Full demolition and reconstruction of the existing primary bathroom. - Details: Removal of all existing fixtures, cabinetry, wall tiles, and flooring. Adjust the door position to ensure only a single water line is required within the common wall of the bathrooms. The project involves a complete internal fit-out including new waterproofing, plumbing fixtures, tiling, and cabinetry to modern standards. 2. Bathroom Conversion & Expansion
    37B HENRY ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 23016878 to amend the height and length of the boundary wall, to change the roof height and form of part of the dwelling addition, and to reduce the size of the alfresco
    25 WHEATON RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    12 LOCH ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Demolition of sleepout/sunroom structure and replace with original Victorian style front verandah (concave/eyelash) Alterations to guttering and downpipes Picket fence along north and western facades to level of existing front door stoop, continuing on western facade as semi-privacy fence to meet existing garage on southern facade
    21 LAURA ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    74 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Swimming pool and associated safety features
    2 LOCH ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Fencing along part of the front boundary and northern side boundary
    44 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • single storey dwelling additions and removal of a significant tree at 2A Battams Street
    2 BATTAMS ST STEPNEY SA 5069;2A BATTAMS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
2025· 20 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Freestanding illuminated sign (partly within the Payneham Road verge) and illuminated signage on the side wall of the building complex
    54 -58 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069;UNIT 4 54 -58 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment and the creation of reciprocal rights of way
    10 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069;8 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division creating three (3) additional allotments - 1 into 4 - together with common property
    10 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069;8 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling
    41 WELLS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • November 2025

  • Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of two (2), two-storey semi-detached dwellings, associated garaging and fencing, and removal of a regulated tree
    25 LAURA ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • October 2025

  • Installation of Business Identification Signage (x2) to building facades including one illuminated sign
    104 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, carport, deck, ancillary accommodation, front fence and boundary fencing and retaining
    58 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Construction of an an enclosure for plant and equipment (air handling systems), and associated works for replacement of HVAC systems
    32 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • September 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling, carport, deck, retaining walls and fencing
    2 LOCH ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Change of use to Indoor Recreation Facility (Basketball Training Facility), internal building alterations and associated signage
    UNIT 3 22 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • internal alterations to a detached dwelling, construction of a verandah, a deck, a front fence and a spa
    1 MARY ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Opening Roof Verandah
    69 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • August 2025

  • Installation of permeable shade structure
    42 -46 HENRY ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Change of use to a cellar door and associated distillery
    9A -9D NELSON ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • July 2025

  • Change of use from office to consulting rooms with associated building alterations, illuminated signage and car-parking
    10 GEORGE ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    20 -22 BATTAMS ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • June 2025

  • Carport and separate verandah
    85 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • Dwelling alteration (convert garage to study) and verandah (retrospective)
    15 OLIVE RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Change of use to a shop (florist) (retrospective)
    UNIT 5 54 -58 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition) and verandah
    43 ANN ST STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

178 heritage places

  • Catholic Church of the Holy Name80 Payneham Road STEPNEYState heritage
  • Attached Dwelling33b Ann Street STEPNEYLocal heritage
  • Attached Dwelling33a Ann Street STEPNEYLocal heritage
  • Corner Shop51a Magill Road (corner of George Street) STEPNEYLocal heritage
  • Dwelling9 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item
  • Dwelling12 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item
  • Dwelling14 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item
  • Dwelling15 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item
  • Dwelling20 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item
  • Dwelling21 Wells Street STEPNEYContributory item

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Sturt
Member of Parliament
Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
130,300
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.1 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).

Coalition 39.6%Labor 60.4%

3.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MaylandsLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • St PetersLabor 51.1% · Coalition 48.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • St Peters EastLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Norwood WestLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Trinity GardensLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)1.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

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