Stepney
SA 5069 • South Australia
About Stepney
Stepney is a compact near-city suburb of Adelaide, located just 3 kilometres east of the CBD within the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. Covering less than half a square kilometre, it is one of Adelaide's smallest suburbs with a population of 942 residents. The suburb has a median household income of approximately $55,980, reflecting its inner-city character with a mix of heritage cottages and contemporary townhouses.
Stepney is best known for the historic Maid and Magpie Hotel, a landmark pub sitting at the prominent junction of Magill and Payneham Roads. The suburb sits within a vibrant inner-east precinct, with the shopping and café strips of Norwood's The Parade and Kent Town easily accessible on foot or by a short bus ride. Well-served by Adelaide Metro buses along Magill and Payneham Roads, Stepney attracts young professionals and couples who want inner-city convenience without the premium price tag of neighbouring Norwood or College Park.
Stepney falls under postcode 5069 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.
Location
Property Prices March quarter 2026
Median sale prices in Stepney for the March quarter 2026. Median house sale prices published by the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Adelaide metropolitan area).
Source: Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales. Houses only — South Australia does not publish a unit/apartment series. Medians are for the latest quarter; year-on-year change is shown only where both quarters had at least 10 sales.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 140, 141, 142 — Adelaide CBD (King William St) 10-15 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Multiple bus routes along Magill and Payneham Roads; easy CBD access
Local shops and cafes accessible on foot; close proximity to Norwood's The Parade for broader amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Second Avenue