Stonyfell, SA 5066
Adelaide Hills CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 5066
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Median house price
$1,368,000
-19.5% over the past year.
Median of 6 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Stonyfell at a glance
- Median unit
- $388,800
- Weekly rent
- $750
- Houses · units $565
- Population
- 1,266
- Median age 45
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Stonyfell
Houses change hands at $1,368,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (6 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $388,800, roughly 72% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-19.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -19.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $274,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Stonyfell
Stonyfell (5066) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,368,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -19.5% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Stonyfell has roughly 1,266 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Stonyfell scores 6/100 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.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 827 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 30/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Stonyfell's population at 1,266, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 85%
- Lone person
- 14%
- Owner occupied
- 91%
- Renter occupied
- 7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.85% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,368,000 price tag). Units yield 7.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.85%
- On the $1,368,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 7.56%
- On the $388,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- -19.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
20 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 827 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Stonyfell
- What is the median house price in Stonyfell?
- The median house price in Stonyfell, SA 5066 is $1,368,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 6 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $388,800. Annual growth is -19.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Stonyfell?
- A useful starting point is the Stonyfell median house price of $1,368,000 (units $388,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Stonyfell a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Stonyfell is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,368,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 19.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Stonyfell is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Stonyfell postcode?
- Stonyfell is in the 5066 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Stonyfell?
- Stonyfell is a suburb in the Adelaide Hills Council area, SA 5066.
- What is the average rent in Stonyfell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $565.
- What schools are in Stonyfell?
- There are 20 schools serving Stonyfell on this page, including St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School, Burnside Primary School, Norwood International High School.
- How walkable is Stonyfell?
- Stonyfell has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Stonyfell?
- Stonyfell is close to Wattle Park, Burnside, Rosslyn Park, Erindale, Skye.
- What is the population of Stonyfell?
- The population of Stonyfell is approximately 1,266 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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