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

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's population is around 13,268 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 234 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,034. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,262 in June 2025 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,402 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 72.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 1,547 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 11.6% over the 16 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 approved approximately five residential properties annually. Between the financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), 26 homes were granted approval, with one more approved in FY-26 to date.

The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely met demand, providing good options for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $455,000, which is higher than regional averages, indicating quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has recorded lower building activity, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This level is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has consisted solely of detached houses, maintaining the suburb's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 4606 people per dwelling approval, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea indicates a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 1541 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.8% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%.

In December 2025, 7,413 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 54.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance showed strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Construction employed just 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 2.7%, resulting in a slight unemployment rate decrease of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting 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 median taxpayer income in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea SA2 is $71,062, with an average of $84,570, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $78,396 (median) and $93,298 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, between the 81st and 95th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.3% of locals (3,887 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 47.5% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity that drives local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Stanhope Gardens-Parklea, as per the latest Census, 85.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 15.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney's metropolitan area, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. 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, higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $580, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Stanhope Gardens-Parklea's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 is notably higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 47.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. University graduates make up 30.4%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 14.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 40.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (14.0%), secondary education (11.8%), and tertiary education (7.3%).

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

The analysis of public transport in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea shows that there are 41 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 42 individual routes providing service to the area. This results in approximately 2,373 weekly passenger trips being made through these stops. The accessibility of public transport is rated as good, with residents typically located about 218 meters from the nearest transport stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. The dominant mode of transport for residents is by car at 82%, followed by train at 9% and bus at 6%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant percentage of residents, specifically 54.1%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages about 339 trips per day, equating to roughly 57 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

AreaSearch's assessment shows Stanhope Gardens - Parklea has excellent health outcomes. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger residents.

Private health cover is high at 62%, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are asthma (6.3%) and arthritis (5.1%), with 77.1% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Only 11.7% of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While senior health outcomes are strong locally, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 predominant religion in Stanhope Gardens-Parklea, comprising 48.5%. Hinduism stands out at 16.8%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top ancestry groups are Other (20.3%), Indian (15.4%) - above the regional average of 3.6% - and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Filipino (5.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.0%, as are Korean (1.3%) and Sri Lankan (0.9%).

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 and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group comprises 16.8%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 10.8%. Between 2021 and now, the median age has risen by one year to 37, indicating population aging. Notably, the 45-54 group grew from 14.7% to 16.8%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.6% to 3.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 12.9% to 10.8%, and the 5-14 group fell from 14.7% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant shifts in Stanhope Gardens - Parklea's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 30%, adding 677 people to reach 2,903 from the current 2,225. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decline in numbers.