Stanhope Gardens - Parklea

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's population is approximately 13,194. This represents a growth of 160 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,034. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,185 as of June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,383 persons per square kilometer, placing Stanhope Gardens - Parklea in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed significantly to population growth, accounting for approximately 66.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is expected to increase by approximately 1,667 persons by 2041. This reflects an anticipated total increase of 12.6% over the 17-year period.

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 approved approximately five residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 26 homes were granted approval, with two more approved in FY26 so far.

Despite a declining population, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. The average construction cost value of new homes is $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, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 4606 people per dwelling approval, it reflects a highly mature market.

By 2041, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is projected to grow by 1658 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and The Ponds High School Upgrade. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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 an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%.

As of September 2025, 7,422 residents were employed with a participation rate matching Greater Sydney's 70.0%. However, 54.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance and professional & technical services. Finance & insurance has a higher share than the regional level at 1.3 times.

Conversely, construction employs only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force by 4.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% with a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% in five years and 14.1% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Stanhope Gardens - Parklea SA2 had a very high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $71,062 and the average income stood at $84,570. These figures compared with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,358 (median) and $92,063 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the end of financial year 2023. Census data showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea all ranked highly nationally, between the 81st and 95th percentiles. Income brackets indicated that 29.3% of locals (3,865 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represented 30.9%. A substantial 47.5% of residents earned more than $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consumed 16.4% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

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 compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.7 percent of all households, including 57.3 percent couples with children, 18.2 percent couples without children, and 9.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3 percent, with lone person households at 12.9 percent and group households comprising 1.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 exceeds national and state averages. As of the latest data, 47.6% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.2% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 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.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea shows that there are 41 active transport stops operating, all of which provide bus services. These stops are served by a total of 42 individual routes, which together facilitate 2,373 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport options is rated as good, with residents generally located approximately 218 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outward for work or other purposes. The dominant mode of transportation remains the car, used by 82% of residents, while only 9% use the train and 6% opt for the bus. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average.

Notably, as indicated by the 2021 Census data (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions), a significant proportion of residents, specifically 54.1%, work from home. The service frequency across all routes averages at approximately 339 trips per day, which translates to around 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (8,127 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.3 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.7% (1,542 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 cultural diversity, with 47.5% of its population born overseas and 49.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Stanhope Gardens-Parklea, accounting for 48.5% of people there. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 16.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.3%), Indian (15.4%) and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Filipino (5.9% vs regional 2.0%), Korean (1.3% vs 1.1%) and Sri Lankan (0.9% vs 0.3%) groups are overrepresented in Stanhope Gardens-Parklea compared to regional averages.

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

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 16.5% of the population in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and the present, the 45 to 54 age group has risen from 14.7% to 16.5%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.7%. During this period, the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 12.9% to 10.3%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.7% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's age structure. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 32%, adding 693 people to reach a total of 2,876 from the current 2,182. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.