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Steelton

26 km²

Steelton stands out for very low rents, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 Steelton, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population31—since 2011 Median age48 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over38.7%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship15.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Steelton, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 48%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Older adults (45–64) (16%).

Seniors (65+)38.7%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Older adults (45–64)12.9%

Young adults (25–44)9.7%

Marital status

In Steelton, Married is the majority at 80%; Never married is next at 20%.

Married80%
Never married20%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Steelton, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia100.0%

Ancestry

In Steelton, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by German (26%) and Australian (19%).

English54.8%

German35.5%

Australian25.8%

Scottish22.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Steelton, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only96.8%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In Steelton, Christianity is the majority at 65%; No religion is next at 35%.

Christianity65%
No religion35%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1266.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher37.5%

Highest year of school

In Steelton, Year 12 is the majority at 76%; Year 10 is next at 24%.

Year 1266.7%

Year 1020.8%

Highest qualification level

In Steelton, Bachelor degree is the majority at 100%.

Bachelor degree56.3%

Field of qualification

In Steelton, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 41%, followed by Education (24%) and Health (18%).

Agriculture & environment43.8%

Education25.0%

Health18.8%

Society & culture18.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,187—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,750—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,750—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.0%

Personal income distribution

Steelton splits fairly evenly between $1,500–$2,999 (35%) and Under $650 (30%), with $650–$1,499 at 20%.

$1,500–$2,99929.2%

Under $65025.0%

$650–$1,49916.7%

$3,000 or more12.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.3%People with a mental health condition16.1%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Steelton, None is the majority at 86%; One condition is next at 14%.

None80.6%

One condition12.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Steelton, Mental health is the majority at 63%; Other condition is next at 38%.

Mental health16.1%

Other condition9.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers62.5%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid33.3%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework37.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Steelton, Couples without children is the majority at 55%; Couples with children is next at 34%.

Couples without children55%
Couples with children34%
Other families10%

Household size

In Steelton, 2 people is the majority at 100%.

2 people45.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$100—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Steelton, Owned outright is the majority at 63%; Rented is next at 38%.

Owned outright63%
Rented38%

Types of homes

In Steelton, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 42%.

Separate house58%
Townhouse / semi-detached42%

Bedrooms per home

In Steelton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 63%; 4 bedrooms is next at 38%.

3 bedrooms45.5%

4 bedrooms27.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

Steelton splits fairly evenly between 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (36%), with 4 or more at 29%.

2 vehicles45.5%

3 vehicles45.5%

4 or more36.4%

How people get to work

In Steelton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 41%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Walked (24%).

Car (driver)41.2%

Worked at home35.3%

Walked23.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation95.8%

Industries people work in

In Steelton, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 58%; Education & training is next at 26%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing64.7%

Education & training29.4%

Health care & social assistance17.6%

Occupations people work in

In Steelton, Managers is the majority at 67%; Professionals is next at 33%.

Managers70.6%

Professionals35.3%

Nearby areas

Tothill Creek Waterloo (SA)Tothill Belt Marrabel Saddleworth Manoora (SA)Ngapala Tarnma

👥 Demographics & Identity