Steinhaus: population and statistics
Steinhaus has a population of 2,840 (2026) across 25.1 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 640 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +42.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,840 residents
- 25.1 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 380 m
Steinhaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Steinhaus ranks No. 141 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,359 € in Steinhaus, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,520 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Steinhaus over time
Steinhaus had 1,996 residents in 2016 and 2,840 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,383 |
| 2022 | 2,503 |
| 2023 | 2,602 |
| 2024 | 2,751 |
| 2025 | 2,775 |
| 2026 | 2,840 |
All indicators for Steinhaus
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,844 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,141 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 675 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 231 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 645 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 657 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 996 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 300 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 732 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,359 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 49 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,553 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 898 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,173 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 296 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 78.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 115 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 837 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 626 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steinhaus | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 188 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steinhaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinhaus
Where is Steinhaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinhaus?
Steinhaus has 2,840 residents (2026), ranking 640 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steinhaus?
Steinhaus covers 25.1 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Steinhaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steinhaus went from 1,996 to 2,840, a change of +42.3%.
Where is Steinhaus?
Steinhaus is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.116, longitude 14.021.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steinhaus?
In Steinhaus, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,359 € (2019), ranking 49 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Median age: what is the figure for Steinhaus?
In Steinhaus, “Median age” stands at 42.0 years (2026), ranking 1,844 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinhaus?
In Steinhaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinhaus?
The nearest to Steinhaus are Wels (3.8 km), Thalheim bei Wels (4.1 km), Sattledt (5.5 km), Gunskirchen (6.1 km), Steinerkirchen an der Traun (6.2 km).