Stanhope Gardens

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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Stanhope Gardens statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 9,503 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 9,349 people, a rise of 154 individuals or approximately 1.6%. AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population in Jun 2024 was 9,497, with an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. The population density is calculated at 3,346 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Stanhope Gardens (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for Stanhope Gardens (SA2), with an expected increase of 1,415 persons over the 17-year period, reflecting a total gain of approximately 15.2%.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Stanhope Gardens has experienced around 2 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years. This totals an estimated 13 homes. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded.

The area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $817,000, indicating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Relative to Greater Sydney, Stanhope Gardens shows substantially reduced construction, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 3804 people per dwelling approval, Stanhope Gardens reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Stanhope Gardens adding 1,446 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and The Ponds High School Upgrade. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment conditions in Stanhope Gardens rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Stanhope Gardens has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

The area's residents have a higher workforce participation rate than Greater Sydney, at 68.1% compared to 60.0%. Leading industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance is particularly specialized in Stanhope Gardens, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services have limited presence, at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 5.8%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by its Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. As of 25-November-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stanhope Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Stanhope Gardens had a median income among taxpayers of $68,000 and an average income of $82,212. This is higher than both the national median of $60,817 and the Greater Sydney average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% between financial years 2023 to 2025, estimated incomes for Stanhope Gardens would be approximately $74,025 (median) and $89,496 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Stanhope Gardens rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 95th percentiles. Income brackets show that 28.8% of locals (2,736 people) earn over $4,000 weekly, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A substantial presence of higher earners, with 47.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicates strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Stanhope Gardens, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanhope Gardens was at 24.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 54.8% and rented dwellings making up 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, aligning with Sydney's metro average. However, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $580 compared to Sydney's metro average of $540. Nationally, Stanhope Gardens' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, consisting of 56.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 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 shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Stanhope Gardens has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 45.2% holding university qualifications. This figure is higher than the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. The area's residents have a significant advantage in terms of knowledge-based opportunities due to this high level of educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of qualification, held by 28.5% of residents aged 15 and above.

Postgraduate qualifications follow at 13.8%, with graduate diplomas accounting for 2.9%. Vocational pathways make up 23.7% of qualifications in this age group, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 13.8%. Educational participation is particularly high in Stanhope Gardens, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 5.8% 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 transport in Stanhope Gardens indicates that there are currently 35 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily service buses, with a total of 40 individual routes providing passenger trips. Weekly, these routes collectively facilitate 2,363 passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 223 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 337 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 67 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Stanhope Gardens' health outcomes data shows exceptional results, notably among younger age groups with a low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 59% of its total population (5,642 people) have private health cover, the highest rate recorded. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.5% and 5.3% of residents respectively. 76.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 80.0%. Stanhope Gardens has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (12.4%, or 1,178 people) than Greater Sydney (7.8%). While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Stanhope Gardens 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Stanhope Gardens, accounting for 50.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 15.8% of Stanhope Gardens' population versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.9%), Australian (15.7%), and English (15.2%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 14.1% compared to 16.9% regionally, Filipino is slightly underrepresented at 5.8% versus 6.2%, and Sri Lankan is evenly represented at 0.9%.

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

The median age in Stanhope Gardens is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanhope Gardens has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.6%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 increased from 14.9% to 16.3%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 decreased from 9.8% to 7.6%. The proportion of residents aged 5-14 also dropped, from 16.4% to 15.2%. By 2041, Stanhope Gardens' age composition is expected to shift notably. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 2,086 from 1,548. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in size.