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SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Stepney, SA, 5069

Current weather

11.4°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.4° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

67.6/100

#106 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Stepney is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 942 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 78 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 82.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $500, houses $780), median house prices near $1,650,000 (up 92% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
13 / 141 / 52

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
78
Against the person
11
Against property
67
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
80.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
48
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
  • Agnes Goode Kindergarten Inc7 Cornish StreetPreschools

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

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

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • DemolitionMagill Road, North Tce29 Jun 2026 – 13 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

152 planning-related records

2026· 19 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Rear Verandah
    18 OLIVE RD STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Single-storey alterations and additions (including cellar) 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
  • Carport
    UNIT 3 59 HENRY ST STEPNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Change of use of portion of tenancy 2 to expand existing shop (bulky goods outlet) in tenancy 1, 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 5069Under Assessment
  • 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 5069Under Assessment
  • 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· 30 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
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and construction of new 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

  • April 2025

  • Internal fitout (building alterations) for office
    38 PAYNEHAM RD STEPNEY SA 5069Decision Made
2024· 20 proposals

20 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 27 proposals

27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 27 proposals

27 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

69 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Booze BrothersAlcohol
  • Baby JunctionBaby Goods

    69 Nelson Street, Stepney

  • CanelleBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • International CyclesBicycle
  • Whippets WorkshopBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Stop 4 Magill Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 4 Payneham Road - South East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Burnside Hospital Stepney32 Payneham RoadPrivate Hospital
  • Norwood Day Surgery42 Nelson StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

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

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Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
67.6/100
Cohort rank
#106 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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