Stanhope Gardens
Household incomes at the 96.5th percentile ($2,868/week) combined with a 54.6% mortgage rate make Stanhope Gardens one of Sydney's most income-rich mortgage-belt suburbs. Indian ancestry (1,622) is the second-largest group after English (1,745), while 48.5% were born overseas, 26.9 points above the national average. The $1,525,000 median grew just 0.8% in the latest year, and the SEIFA profile is exceptional: IER decile 10 (highest economic resources) paired with IEO decile 9 (high education), placing it in the top tier across both wealth and credential dimensions. The 3.6% vacancy rate and 20.5% renter share confirm a tight, owner-dominated market.
Population
9,349
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,868/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
26
Median House
$1.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,525,000 median buys a detached house (88.8% of stock), with 64.6% having four or more bedrooms. Prices barely moved, growing 0.8% from $1,512,500 in 2024 to $1,525,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,700 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7%, well below the stress threshold, the lowest in this batch. The 54.6% mortgage rate is the highest in this dataset, reflecting a suburb of recent purchasers rather than long-term outright owners. Semi-detached at 11.2% offers some medium-density alternatives. The 3.6% vacancy rate confirms tight supply. Transport is car-dependent at 84.1%, with public transport at 6.7%.
For Buyers
The $1,525,000 median buys a detached house (88.8% of stock), with 64.6% having four or more bedrooms. Prices barely moved, growing 0.8% from $1,512,500 in 2024 to $1,525,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,700 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7%, well below the stress threshold, the lowest in this batch. The 54.6% mortgage rate is the highest in this dataset, reflecting a suburb of recent purchasers rather than long-term outright owners. Semi-detached at 11.2% offers some medium-density alternatives. The 3.6% vacancy rate confirms tight supply. Transport is car-dependent at 84.1%, with public transport at 6.7%.
For Investors
The 20.5% renter share is low, limiting the tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $580 against a $1,525,000 median gives a gross yield of roughly 2.0%, well below the national average. Vacancy at 3.6% is healthy, meaning the limited rental stock faces strong demand. Only 23 DAs in 12 months suggests very low supply-side pressure. Net overseas migration of 167 per year provides demand, though internal outflow of 211 per year partially offsets this. The 23.0% turnover is moderate. The mortgage-to-income at 21.7% and rent-to-income at 20.2% are both comfortable, suggesting low distress risk among tenants.
Development Activity
Total DAs
125
Last 12 Months
26
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+4.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Stanhope Gardens iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)
K-6 · 799 students
St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)
7-12 · 1166 students
Demographics
Indian ancestry at 1,622 is the largest non-English group, followed by Chinese (804) and Filipino (672), alongside English (1,745). The 48.5% overseas-born rate is 26.9 points above the national average. University qualification at 57.1% is 27.0 points above national, one of the highest in this batch. Hindi (303), Punjabi (160), Mandarin (158), Gujarati (105) and Cantonese (94) lead non-English languages. Median age of 37 is 3 years below national. Average household size of 3.2 is well above the national 2.5, and 15.3% of families are couples without children, the lowest in this batch, meaning family households dominate overwhelmingly.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.8%
Houses
11.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgages at 54.6% dominate tenure, with 24.9% owning outright and 20.5% renting. Detached houses at 88.8% are dominant, with semi-detached at 11.2% and no significant apartment stock. Four-plus bedrooms at 64.6% and three bedrooms at 25.6% make this a large-home suburb. The median edged from $1,512,500 in 2024 to $1,525,000 in 2025, a 0.8% gain. At household income of $2,868/week, the price-to-income ratio is approximately 10.2x annual income, lower than many comparable western Sydney suburbs because household incomes are extremely high. Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% is the lowest in this batch.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,700
Rent / wk
$580
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,050
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
108
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.3%
Couples, no children
8,557
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 15.9% (566 workers), followed by professional/technical at 13.4% (476), finance at 11.0% (392), education at 10.0% (356) and retail at 6.9% (245). The knowledge-economy weighting is strong: professionals (1,567) and managers (785) together dominate. Full-time employment at 72.3% is above the national average, and unemployment at 4.9% is moderate. The IER decile 10 and IRSAD decile 10 confirm top-tier economic resources and advantage. The IEO decile 9 signals near-peak educational credentials. Real income growth at just 0.5% over the decade is notably flat, meaning the high income level was already established.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
7,548
Unemployed
135
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.3%
Part-time
22.8%
Participation
60.5%
Employed
4,157
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.1%
Postgraduate
18.6%
Born Overseas
48.5%
Dwellings
2,928
Transport to Work
Transport is car-dependent at 84.1%, with public transport at 6.7% and walking/cycling at 2.2%, well below the national averages. Stanhope Gardens has 2 Catholic schools: St John XXIII Primary (ICSEA 1,112, 799 students) and Secondary (ICSEA 1,097, 1,166 students), both well above the 1,000 benchmark. The IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 9 confirm top-tier advantage. Rent-to-income at 20.2% and mortgage-to-income at 21.7% are both very comfortable. Volunteering at 12.2% is near the national average. The 4.0% needing-assistance rate (362 people) is moderate.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
6.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.63%/yr
(+216 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 1.63% per year (216 persons). Net overseas migration of 167 per year is the primary driver, though internal outflow of 211 per year partially offsets this. The 10-year growth of 17.0% reflects continued development. Medium projections reach 15,249 by 2031 from 13,262 in 2025. The young cohort shrank 5.5 points over the decade while seniors expanded 4.7 points, the strongest young-cohort decline in this batch, indicating a maturing family suburb where children are aging into adulthood. Affordability improved from a price-to-income ratio of 58.5 to 56.0 over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+167
Net Internal / yr
-211
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +16% since 2011, Net internal outflow -211/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Stanhope Gardens compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stanhope Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Stanhope Gardens suits high-income families seeking large homes (64.6% four-plus bedrooms) with top-tier socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile 10). Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% is the lowest in this batch. Both Catholic schools exceed ICSEA 1,090. The $1,525,000 median reflects premium family housing. Transport is car-dependent at 84.1%, and the 3.6% vacancy rate confirms a tight market.
What is the median house price in Stanhope Gardens?
The median is $1,525,000 (PSI derived), growing 0.8% from $1,512,500 in 2024 to $1,525,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,700 and median weekly rent is $580. At household income of $2,868/week (96.5th percentile nationally), the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.7%, the lowest in this batch and well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Stanhope Gardens?
Stanhope Gardens has 2 Catholic schools from the same college. St John XXIII Primary (ICSEA 1,112, 799 students) and St John XXIII Secondary (ICSEA 1,097, 1,166 students) both sit well above the national 1,000 benchmark. Total combined enrolment of 1,965 students provides K-12 continuity. University qualification at 57.1% is 27.0 points above the national average.
Is Stanhope Gardens safe?
Crime data is not available for Stanhope Gardens in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 9 indicates very low disadvantage, and the IER decile 10 confirms the highest economic resources nationally. The 79.5% owner-occupier rate and 77.0% stability rate are demographic factors strongly associated with lower crime. NSW BOSCAR data should be consulted for current statistics.
Is Stanhope Gardens good for property investment?
Gross yield is roughly 2.0% ($580/week on $1,525,000), below the national average. The 20.5% renter share limits the tenant pool, though vacancy at 3.6% means limited rentals face strong demand. Capital growth at 0.8% was flat in the latest year. Only 23 DAs in 12 months means minimal new supply. This is an owner-occupier market; investors face low yield and limited tenant volume.
How is Stanhope Gardens's population changing?
Growth averages 1.63% per year (216 persons), with population at 13,262 in 2025. Net overseas migration of 167 per year drives growth, partially offset by internal outflow of 211 per year. The young cohort shrank 5.5 points over the decade, the largest decline in this batch, as the suburb's families mature. Medium projections reach 15,249 by 2031. The 48.5% overseas-born rate is 26.9 points above national.
What languages are spoken in Stanhope Gardens?
Hindi (303 speakers), Punjabi (160), Mandarin (158), Gujarati (105) and Cantonese (94) lead non-English languages. With 48.5% born overseas (26.9 points above national), the suburb is heavily multicultural. Indian ancestry (1,622) is the largest non-English group, followed by Chinese (804) and Filipino (672), reflecting South Asian and East Asian professional migration patterns.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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