Stonyfell, SA: suburb profile

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 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stonyfell is China. The most common religion is No religion (51.3% 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).

Population
1,266
Census 2021
Median income
$1,070/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$565/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Stonyfell vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Stonyfell is $1,070 a week, 41% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 28th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $565 a week, $265 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureStonyfellTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,070/wk$759/wk +41%$766/wk
Household income$2,859/wk$1,494/wk +91%$1,637/wk
Rent$565/wk$300/wk +88%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,605/mo$1,534/mo +70%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.8%19.5% +0.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Stonyfell, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Stonyfell Population

1,266 residents at the 2021 Census.

Stonyfell Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,070/wk
$55,640 per year
Ranked 830 of 14,663
Median Rent
$565/wk
$2,448 per month
Ranked 332 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,605/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Stonyfell Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Stonyfell against your income

About $12,389 a month
Median rent $565/wk
Left after rent $2,294/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Stonyfell Schools

9
schools nearby
4
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: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Stonyfell

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

974
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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
7.0%
England
5.6%
Malaysia
2.9%
Sri Lanka
2.1%
South Africa
2.1%
United States of America
1.8%
India
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
11.3%
Cantonese
1.3%
Sinhalese
1.3%
Urdu
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Arabic
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
27.5%
Chinese
15.4%
Scottish
9.6%
German
9.6%
Irish
9.6%
Italian
3.9%
Indian
1.7%
Sri Lankan
1.7%
Greek
1.6%
Polish
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.3%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
10.1%
Buddhism
5.1%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Not stated
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Lutheran
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.2% 629
Separated
2.2% 23
Divorced
5.9% 61
Widowed
3.4% 35
Never married
27.2% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Stonyfell

Housing Tenure

Of the 432 occupied private dwellings in Stonyfell at the 2021 Census, 7.4% were rented, 48.6% owned outright and 42.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
48.6% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.8% 185 dwellings
Rented
7.4% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

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

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Stonyfell

Employment

Employed full-time
37.6% 373 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 246 people
Unemployed
1.9% 19 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 354 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
96.5%
Has need for assistance
2.5%
Need for assistance not stated
1.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
75
Asthma
46
Heart disease
35
Arthritis
29
Cancer
27
Diabetes
20
Lung condition
17
Kidney disease
10
Dementia
5
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 161
Did not provide
84.1% 851

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.5% 248
Not a volunteer
75.5% 764

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.2% 22
Never served
97.8% 995

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
25
1961: 1970
28
1971: 1980
37
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
35
2001: 2010
129
2011: 2015
53
2016
3
2017
23
2018
6
2019
14
2020
10
2021
14

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,127
Moved from SA
72
Moved from overseas
19
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from QLD
4

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

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

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

12 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Break & Enter
3
Robbery
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Fraud
1
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Stonyfell

The closest suburb to Stonyfell is Wattle Park, 0.8 km away.

Wattle Park
0.8 km away · income $952/wk · rent $470/wk
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1.2 km away · income $1,033/wk · rent $375/wk
Erindale
1.3 km away · income $915/wk · rent $461/wk
Rosslyn Park
1.3 km away · income $986/wk · rent $398/wk
Hazelwood Park
2.0 km away · income $1,158/wk · rent $345/wk
Kensington Gardens
2.0 km away · income $915/wk · rent $346/wk

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 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 typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41393. All dollar figures in AUD.