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South Australia · Postcode 5156
Upper Sturt postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 12 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Upper Sturt at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Upper Sturt ranks: household income is in the top 25% of SA suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Upper Sturt vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Upper Sturt | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,229 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $345 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5156 covers Upper Sturt, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 12 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Adelaide Hills.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Sturt has a population of 1,005 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,229, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Upper Sturt includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 353 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Sturt scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Upper Sturt is served by Upper Sturt Primary School.
Upper Sturt is part of the Mitcham statistical area in South Australia.
Upper Sturt details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5156 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,005 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,229/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,009/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Population Density | 137/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 353 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.015 |
| Longitude | 138.686 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Mitcham |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Waite |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 195 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 103 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 243 (24.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 289 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 178 (17.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 80 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 79 (7.9%) |
| Cancer | 43 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 37 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 37 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (22.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 173 (50.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 88 (25.8%) |
Schools in Upper Sturt
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Upper Sturt. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Upper Sturt
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.