City of Port Augusta

Stephenston

Stephenston at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,304

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Stephenston.

The postcode for Stephenston is 5433 (SA).

Stephenston (5433) sits in the Port Augusta region of South Australia.

Stephenston has roughly 1,304 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

Side by side

Compare Stephenston with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Stephenston scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Stephenston's population at 1,304, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

1,304

Median age

53

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,304

Median age: 53

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Stephenston?

A local agent who actually sells in Stephenston will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Stephenston?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Stephenston, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Stephenston?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Stephenston

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Stephenston.

Local schools for Stephenston

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Quorn Area School

R-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Wilmington Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked

About Stephenston.

What is the Stephenston postcode?
Stephenston is in the 5433 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
Where is Stephenston?
Stephenston is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5433, in the City of Port Augusta region.
What is the average rent in Stephenston?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Stephenston?
There are 2 schools serving Stephenston on this page, including Quorn Area School, Wilmington Primary School.
How walkable is Stephenston?
Stephenston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Stephenston?
Stephenston is close to Bruce, Willochra, Quorn, Hammond, Moockra.
What is the population of Stephenston?
The population of Stephenston is approximately 1,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Stephenston?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Stephenston: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.