Question 1

Is Stonyfell a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Stonyfell is a leafy inner-eastern suburb on the lower slopes of the Adelaide Hills, centred on rocky escarpments and remnant bushland from the old Stonyfell quarry. Streets mix substantial period homes and stone-faced villas on generous blocks with pockets of more modern infill, giving a settled residential feel. Day-to-day life leans on nearby shopping at Burnside and surrounding village strips, regular buses along Stonyfell Road, and easy access to hill walking and outdoor recreation.

Home to 1,266 people with a median age of 45 and a typical household income of $2,859 a week, Stonyfell is weighted towards couple families (54.3% with children, 35.0% without) and is overwhelmingly owner-occupied (92.5% owned outright or with a mortgage). The City of Burnside is preparing a suburb-specific precinct plan and linked projects include a reserve redevelopment with a functional wetland, a shared walking track, boardwalks, expanded biodiversity plantings and upgraded courts. Whether Stonyfell suits you will depend on whether you want an established, green suburb close to shops, buses and outdoor recreation.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Stonyfell?

Accepted Answer

Stonyfell hasn't had enough recent sales or rentals to put reliable figures on what homes cost to buy or rent. That means there isn't a clear picture of how expensive living in Stonyfell is compared with local household incomes as recorded at the most recent Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Stonyfell a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Stonyfell edged up 1.2% over the past 12 months. If capital growth is your priority, that 1.2% is the figure to consider; there isn't enough recent information here on unit values or rents to report their 12-month movement.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	66	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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