Stanmore (NSW)

Stanmore is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Stanmore's population is estimated at around 7826 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 207 people (2.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7619 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7715, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6414 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Stanmore's growth rate positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 80% 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 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 years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, Stanmore is expected to expand by 471 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Stanmore has averaged around 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually. Approximately 7 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, with none so far in FY-26. Despite population decline over recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to population change.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $545,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This financial year has seen $25.2 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanmore's building activity is markedly lower, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This trend is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a departure from current housing patterns (19.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Stanmore's population density is around 8002 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

Future projections estimate an addition of 707 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Stanmore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area, significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure. Key projects include Stanmore North Precinct Planning under Our Fairer Future Plan, 29-31 Brighton Street in Petersham, A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy aiming for 35,000 new homes, and Stanmore Station Precinct TOD - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. The following list details those most relevant.

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Stanmore has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Stanmore has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented.

Its unemployment rate is 5.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 4,863 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Stanmore is at 72.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Stanmore has a specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 4.6% of Stanmore's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Stanmore's labour force decreased by 1.3%, with a 1.2% decline in employment; unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw an employment rise of 2.1%, a labour force growth of 2.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Stanmore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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 ATO data released for financial year 2023, Stanmore had a median taxpayer income of $71,807 and an average income of $99,518. Nationally, these figures place Stanmore in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, the median and average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $78,169 and $108,335, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. In Stanmore, household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationally according to Census 2021 data. Income distribution shows that 29.8% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly, differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates at 30.9%. A significant 42.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Stanmore displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Stanmore, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 18.8% houses and 81.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanmore was at 23.8%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (45.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanmore was $3,000, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,800. The median weekly rent figure for Stanmore was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, Stanmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Stanmore features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 59.4% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.6%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 10.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Educational achievement in Stanmore places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Stanmore, residents aged 15+ have a notable educational advantage with 57.1% holding university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This is primarily due to bachelor degrees (36.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 20.2%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 10.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education (9.8%), primary education (7.1%), and secondary education (6.2%).

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

Stanmore has 24 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 different routes that together facilitate 7,491 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 161 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 1,070 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 312 weekly trips per individual stop.

Stanmore's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Stanmore. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (5,176 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Seventy-point-six percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the Greater Sydney average of 70.3%. Stanmore has 12.1% of its population aged 65 and over (946 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Stanmore was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Stanmore's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.1% born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Stanmore, comprising 36.4%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.4% of Stanmore's population versus 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.6%), Australian (18.4%), and Irish (11.4%). Spanish (0.9%) is notably more prevalent in Stanmore than regionally (0.7%), as is French (0.9% vs 0.8%) and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%).

Stanmore's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Stanmore's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanmore has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). This 25-34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Stanmore's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.9% to 12.8%, while the proportions of residents aged 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 have decreased to 7.9% and 14.1%, respectively. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Stanmore's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 45%, adding 162 residents, reaching a total of 522. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 57% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.