Stanwell Park

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Stanwell Park is around 1,535 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,532 people. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,523 residents based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 504 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Stanwell Park's population is projected to increase by 65 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 3.9% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Stanwell Park recorded around 4 residential properties granted approval per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 21 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five financial years, the average new residents per year per dwelling constructed was 0.4.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties was $506,000. In FY-26, there have been $322,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Stanwell Park has significantly less development activity, at 53.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, reflecting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows an equal split between detached houses (50.0%) and medium to high-density housing (50.0%), indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 88.0% houses. This trend may reflect decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, with a need for more diverse, affordable housing options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 763 people, reflecting the quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Stanwell Park is forecasted to gain 60 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Stanwell Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Employment performance in Stanwell Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

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

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate was just 2.9%. Employment in the area remained relatively stable over the past year. According to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data, 851 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was higher at 62.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a notably high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, while employment declined by 0.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points in Stanwell Park. This contrasted with Rest of NSW, where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offered further insight into potential future demand within Stanwell Park. These projections estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Stanwell Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Stanwell Park had a median income among taxpayers of $66,279. The average income stood at $86,244. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Stanwell Park would be approximately $74,637 (median) and $97,119 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Stanwell Park rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 95th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.6% of locals (531 people) fall into the $40,000+ category, unlike the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Economic strength is evident with 47.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Stanwell Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 58.9% houses and 41.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanwell Park stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.3% and rented ones at 18.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,675, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,189. The median weekly rent in Stanwell Park was $460, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Stanwell Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,675 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Stanwell Park 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 Stanwell Park is notably high, with 44.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.8% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (20.3%). Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.9% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Stanwell Park Public School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 157 students as of a recent date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.2, below the regional average of 14.9, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Stanwell Park.

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

The analysis shows eight active transport stops operating within Stanwell Park. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. Eight individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 792 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 260 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 113 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 99 weekly trips per stop.

Stanwell Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Stanwell Park residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts, according to health data. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (935 people), compared to 56.6% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 6.8% of residents respectively.

A majority, 70.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.6% in Rest of NSW. Stanwell Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 20.3% (311 people), compared to 17.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Stanwell Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Stanwell Park, surveyed in August 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 83.6% of residents born in Australia. Citizenship was high at 90.6%, and English-only speakers were 94.8%. Christianity dominated religiously at 43.5%.

Judaism, though small at 0.3%, was higher than the regional average of 0.1%. Ancestral groups showed notable differences: English (32.2% vs regional 26.3%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (11.5%). Polish (1.4% vs regional 0.7%), French (1.1% vs 0.5%), and Welsh (0.9% vs 0.8%) were overrepresented.

Stanwell Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Stanwell Park has a median age of 45 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 years, and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Stanwell Park has a notably over-represented 45-54 age cohort at 14.2%, while its 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.2% to 12.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.1% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Stanwell Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 41 people (52%) from 79 to 121. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.