Stow at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Stow.
The postcode for Stow is 5461 (SA).
Stow (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Stow has roughly 9 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stow 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stow's population at 9, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9
Median age
23
Family households
75%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$227/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$193/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 23
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stow.
Local schools for Stow
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Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Blyth Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Stow.
- What is the Stow postcode?
- Stow is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- Where is Stow?
- Stow is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5461, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $227, for units it's $193.
- What schools are in Stow?
- There are 4 schools serving Stow on this page, including Balaklava High School, Balaklava Primary School, Horizon Christian School.
- How walkable is Stow?
- Stow has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stow?
- Stow is close to Watchman, Bowillia, Mount Templeton, Hoyleton, Whitwarta.
- What is the population of Stow?
- The population of Stow is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 23.
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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 →
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