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, as of November 2025, Stanmore's estimated population is around 7,957. This reflects an increase of 338 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,619. AreaSearch estimates the resident population at 7,861 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 6,522 persons per square kilometer, placing Stanmore within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.4% growth since census is close to the SA3 area's 5.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Stanmore is expected to expand by 469 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.2% 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 for Stanmore shows approximately one dwelling receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around eight homes were approved, with none so far in FY26.

Population decline over recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to population change, benefiting buyers while new properties are constructed at an average cost of $545,000. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Stanmore has significantly less development activity, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely attached dwellings, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 19.0% houses. The location has approximately 2286 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Stanmore is expected to grow by 574 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, Stanmore is expected to grow by 574 residents through to 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.

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

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 29-31 Brighton Street, Petersham; Stanmore North Precinct Planning (Our Fairer Future Plan); A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy (35,000 New Homes); and Petersham Station Low and Mid Rise Housing / Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Stanmore shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Stanmore's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 5.5% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, Stanmore had 5,067 residents employed and an unemployment rate of 1.3%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 72.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Stanmore had a specialization in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while construction showed lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.7% and labour force increased by 0.8%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Stanmore. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Stanmore has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $71,807 and the average income stands at $99,518. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $80,862 (median) and $112,067 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Stanmore rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 29.8% of locals (2,371 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. 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

Stanmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 18.8% houses and 81.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanmore was at 23.8%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 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 account for 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 constitute 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

Stanmore's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks, with 57.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 20.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 10.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.8% in tertiary, 7.1% in primary, and 6.2% in secondary.

Stanmore's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,730 students as of the latest data, with an ICSEA score of 1149 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The area has three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups, functioning as an education hub with 34.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.3. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Stanmore shows that there are currently 16 operational transport stops. These stops offer a combination of train and bus services, with a total of 25 different routes running through the area. Together, these routes facilitate approximately 6,584 passenger trips each week.

The accessibility of transport in Stanmore is considered excellent, with residents typically residing only 161 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are around 940 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 411 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 shows Stanmore's health metrics indicate strong performance across all ages. Both younger and older residents have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (5,263 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Stanmore, affecting 11.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Overall, 70.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's figure of 70.3%. Stanmore has 12.0% (954 people) of its population aged 65 and over, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 13.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Stanmore are strong and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

Stanmore was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

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

The top three ancestry groups were English (22.6%), Australian (18.4%), and Irish (11.4%). Notably, Spanish (0.9%) and French (0.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively, while Welsh was also slightly higher at 0.8%.

Stanmore's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At age 36 years, Stanmore's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Stanmore has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 years (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 years (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 years has grown from 11.9% to 12.9%, while the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 9.0% to 7.9% and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.2% to 14.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Stanmore's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 43%, adding 155 residents to reach a total of 522. Residents aged 65 years and above are expected to drive 64% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.