Stockwell is a rural locality in South Australia, 87 km from Adelaide CBD, around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Population is 516; the median age is 37 and the median household income is $105,300 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 8.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $323 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,573. Walkability is low.
Is Stockwell a good place to live?
Stockwell scores a B (52/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 6/100 · 87.4 km · 63 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $938K
Low all-round risk
Fire 31/100 · Crime 15/100 · Flood 17/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 37 · 516 residents
Liveability Rating
52 / 100 · Ranked #230 in SAEach bar is Stockwell's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
52 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Stockwell sits at $938,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only four sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$938,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Stockwell are currently listed at around $954,000 on average. Based on 5 houses listed in the past six months.
$954K
5 houses listed in the last 6 months.
5 of the suburb's 162 dwellings (3.1%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202598 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5355.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Stockwell safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Stockwell sits in the low band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 33% on the prior year.
4 offences
33.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Stockwell killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Stockwell is very car-dependent on foot — at 6/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Stockwell.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 18%
- Premises covered
- 189
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Barossa: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Stockwell is home to 516 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $105,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
516
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$105,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$323/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,573/mo
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$43,992/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.4%
Total Dwellings
162
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.6%
Houses
97.5%
Rental Stress
16.0%
Mortgage Stress
17.9%
Work From Home
11.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 88.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.0%
- Employment Rate
- 67.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,247 a year through Barossa based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 91%
- Industrial 5%
- Residential 3%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Barossa
In the year to August 2026, 180 new dwellings were approved across Barossa. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Kapunda, 17.3 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 354 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 460 mm
- 64 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 2.6 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol · Oxides of Nitrogen
- 4.3 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol
- 4.7 kmOther Construction Material MiningTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 4.7 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5355, 56 of 8,517 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (195 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5355, 2,681 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,565 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 141 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 5355.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ashton Hurn Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ashton Hurn LP | 67.4% |
| 2022 | Ashton Hurn LP | 61.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Stockwell?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Stockwell
Is Stockwell a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Stockwell is low (15/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Stockwell?
Stockwell has a low recorded bushfire history (31/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (17/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Stockwell a good place to live?
Stockwell has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (52/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Stockwell?
Stockwell, SA had a population of 516 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Stockwell, SA?
The postcode for Stockwell, SA is 5355.
How far is Stockwell from Adelaide?
Stockwell is 87 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 63 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Stockwell?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Stockwell was $105,300 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Stockwell?
There are too few current rental listings in Stockwell for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $323, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Stockwell?
The median age of residents in Stockwell was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Stockwell at risk of bushfire?
Stockwell has a low recorded bushfire history (31/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Stockwell walkable?
Stockwell scores 6/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Stockwell?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Stockwell, Kapunda (17.3 km away), 460 mm of rain a year over 64 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Stockwell?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Stockwell belong to?
Stockwell sits within the Barossa local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Stockwell?
The average residential rates bill through Barossa is $2,247 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Stockwell?
Across Barossa, 180 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Stockwell in?
Stockwell sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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