Stanhope Gardens

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis using ABS population updates and new addresses validated by May 2026, the suburb of Stanhope Gardens' estimated population is around 9,578. This figure reflects an increase of 229 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,349. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 9,572 residents based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,372 persons per square kilometer, placing Stanhope Gardens in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb.

AreaSearch is utilising ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Stanhope Gardens is projected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an expected increase of 1,308 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.6% in total over the 16 years.

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 in Stanhope Gardens shows approximately 2 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 13 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $817,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Stanhope Gardens has significantly less development activity, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This limited new supply also reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction in the area has been detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 3791 people per dwelling approval, Stanhope Gardens indicates a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Stanhope Gardens is projected to add 1,302 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 has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of eight projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Essentia Smart Townhomes developed by Mulpha Norwest, Bella Vista and Kellyville Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts, Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and 40 Memorial Avenue in Bella Vista. The following list provides details on those projects that are likely to be most relevant.

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

Stanhope Gardens has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 5923 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 78.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 55.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance had a particularly high share of employment at 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services had 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 the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0% and labour force increased by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Stanhope Gardens had a median taxpayer income of $68,000 and an average income of $82,212 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest in Australia, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income at $83,003. By March 2026, current estimates project these figures to be approximately $75,018 (median) and $90,696 (average), based on a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023. Census data shows that Stanhope Gardens ranks highly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 82nd and 95th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 28.8% of residents (2,758 people), unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial proportion of high earners (47.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Stanhope Gardens. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Stanhope Gardens, as per the latest Census, 88.8% of dwellings were houses, with 11.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanhope Gardens stood at 24.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.8% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent in Stanhope Gardens was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Stanhope Gardens' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.5% of all households, including 56.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Stanhope Gardens shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Stanhope Gardens, residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher level of educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 45.2% of residents hold university qualifications, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This significant educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Among those with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.8%, and graduate diplomas at 2.9%.

Vocational pathways also contribute significantly to educational attainment, accounting for 23.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and above. Advanced diplomas make up 9.9% of these vocational qualifications, while certificates account for the remaining 13.8%. Educational participation is notably high in Stanhope Gardens, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% of residents pursuing primary education, 10.0% engaged in secondary education, and 5.8% undertaking tertiary education.

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

Stanhope Gardens has 34 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 40 unique routes, facilitating a total of 2,363 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents residing an average of 223 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Stanhope Gardens inhabitants commute outwards, primarily via car (82%), followed by train (9%) and bus (5%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 55.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 337 trips daily, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

Stanhope Gardens's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Stanhope Gardens, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Younger cohorts in particular exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,687 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.5 and 5.3% of residents respectively. Seventy-six point seven percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,283 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally 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, comprising 50.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 15.8% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 18.9%, Australian at 15.7%, and English at 15.2%. There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 14.1% compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Filipino at 5.8% versus 2.0%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% compared to 0.3%.

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

The median age in Stanhope Gardens is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanhope Gardens has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.7%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Stanhope Gardens' median age increased by one year to 38 years. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 grew from 14.9% to 17.0%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 3.1% to 4.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 9.8% to 7.7%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 16.4% to 14.7%. By 2041, Stanhope Gardens is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 31%, reaching 2,126 people from 1,628. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.