Stanhope Gardens - Parklea
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's population is 13,194 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 160 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,034. The change is inferred from ABS estimates in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since the Census date. Population density is 3,383 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.3% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year are employed. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected rise of 1,667 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, representing a 12.6% total increase over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has seen approximately five residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 26 homes were approved, with one more approved in FY26 so far.

Despite a declining population in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while new homes are constructed at an average cost of $455,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has significantly less development activity, reflecting market maturity and possible constraints. All recent developments have been detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 4606 people per dwelling approval, the market is highly mature. By 2041, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is expected to grow by 1,658 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects potentially affecting this region. Notable projects include Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and 40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Stanhope Gardens - Parklea performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of June 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%. As of June 2025, 7,648 residents are employed. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance employs 1.3 times more residents than the regional level. However, construction employs only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.3%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years for Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, based on its current employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has an extremely high income level nationally, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is $67,029, with an average income of $81,038. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since the financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $75,481 (median) and $91,257 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, between the 82nd and 96th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 29.3% of locals (3,865 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 47.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is comparable to Sydney metro's figures of 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea stood at 23.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.9% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,691, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,691 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.7% of all households, including 57.3% couples with children, 18.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 12.9% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea shows a significant advantage with 47.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.4%). Educational participation is high, with 40.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.0% in primary education, 11.8% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. The area has two Catholic schools serving a total of 1,969 students - St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) and St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary). The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1101. Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and one secondary institution.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 38 active transport stops in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 42 individual routes, offering 1744 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 224 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 249 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 60% of the total population (7,890 people) have private health cover, a rate found to be exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.3 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.1%, reported being completely free from medical ailments compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has 11.0% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,455 people), which is higher than the 7.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being strong overall.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Stanhope Gardens-Parklea has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.5% of its population born overseas and 49.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Stanhope Gardens-Parklea, making up 48.5% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 16.8% versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.3%), Indian (15.4%), and Australian (15.0%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Filipino at 5.9% (versus 6.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.9% (matching the regional percentage), and Korean at 1.3% (versus 0.8%).

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has a median age of 37 years, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 16.3%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 10.7%. Between 2021 and the present, the 45-54 age group has increased from 14.7% to 16.3%, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 10.7%, and the 5-14 group has fallen from 14.7% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's age structure. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 725 people and reaching a total of 2,876 from the current 2,150. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.