Stanmore
At 6,255 people per km2, Stanmore is the densest suburb in this batch, yet 46.1% of residents rent, one of the highest renter shares. The $1,920,000 median house price rose 10.1% in 12 months, but that figure masks a split market: semi-detached homes at 40.4% and apartments at 38.6% dominate, with detached houses at just 18.8%. University qualifications at 63.0% are 32.9 points above the national average, household income sits in the 90th percentile, and the IEO decile 10 confirms the top education tier nationally. The 15.6% public transport usage and 19.0% walking/cycling reflect genuine multi-modal commuting.
Population
7,619
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,395/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
93
Median House
$1.9M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,920,000 median (2025 PSI derived) rose 10.1% from $1,862,500 in 2024, strong growth. Semi-detached at 40.4% and apartments at 38.6% dominate, with detached houses at 18.8%, making this primarily a medium-density market. Studios/one-bedroom at 21.0% and two-bedroom at 29.4% reflect the apartment stock. Monthly mortgage of $3,000 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, approaching stress territory. Outright owners at 23.9% and mortgage holders at 30.0% combine for just 53.9% ownership, lower than most suburbs. Three schools serve the area: Newington College (independent, ICSEA 1,182, 2,072 students), St Michael's (Catholic, ICSEA 1,160, 116) and Stanmore Public (government, ICSEA 1,138, 560).
For Buyers
The $1,920,000 median (2025 PSI derived) rose 10.1% from $1,862,500 in 2024, strong growth. Semi-detached at 40.4% and apartments at 38.6% dominate, with detached houses at 18.8%, making this primarily a medium-density market. Studios/one-bedroom at 21.0% and two-bedroom at 29.4% reflect the apartment stock. Monthly mortgage of $3,000 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, approaching stress territory. Outright owners at 23.9% and mortgage holders at 30.0% combine for just 53.9% ownership, lower than most suburbs. Three schools serve the area: Newington College (independent, ICSEA 1,182, 2,072 students), St Michael's (Catholic, ICSEA 1,160, 116) and Stanmore Public (government, ICSEA 1,138, 560).
For Investors
Renters at 46.1% provide one of the largest tenant pools in this batch. Weekly rent of $490 against the $1,920,000 median produces gross yield of just 1.3%, extremely low. The 10.2% vacancy rate is the highest in this batch and indicates oversupply, likely from short-stay competition. Development activity at 88 DAs in 12 months is strong, including demolitions and new dwellings. Net overseas migration of 213 per year offsets 179 internal departures. Population grew 10.1% in the latest year at the price level. The 33.6% residential turnover is the highest in this dataset, suggesting rapid tenant rotation that increases management costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
480
Last 12 Months
93
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Stanmore iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Newington College
K-12 · 2072 students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 116 students
Stanmore Public School
K-6 · 560 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national median. University qualifications at 63.0% are 32.9 points above national. Overseas-born at 29.1% is 7.5 points above national, with English (2,462), Irish (1,245) and Italian (506) ancestries leading, reflecting the inner west's Anglo-European heritage. Greek (85), Italian (64), Portuguese (55) and Mandarin (50) are the top non-English languages. Average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national. Couples without children at 33.9% slightly outnumber couples with children (2,076 vs 1,728). Residential turnover at 33.6% is the highest in this dataset, driven by the 46.1% renter share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
18.8%
Houses
40.4%
Townhouse
38.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters at 46.1% dominate tenure, followed by mortgage holders at 30.0% and outright owners at 23.9%. Semi-detached (40.4%) and apartments (38.6%) comprise nearly 80% of stock, with detached houses at just 18.8%. Studios/one-bedroom at 21.0% and two-bedroom at 29.4% reflect the compact dwelling profile. Prices rose from $1,862,500 to $2,050,000 in 12 months (10.1% gain). Mortgage-to-income at 28.9% approaches but stays below the stress threshold. Rent-to-income at 20.5% is comfortable. The IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 10 place Stanmore in the top 10% nationally, though the IER decile 4 indicates lower economic resources among the renter cohort.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$490
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,283
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.2%
Unoccupied
357
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.9%
Couples, no children
5,091
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech leads at 19.7% (746 workers), followed by Healthcare at 14.3% (540), Education at 13.1% (495), Finance at 8.0% (301) and Public Admin at 7.4% (279). The knowledge sector (professional/tech + healthcare + education) accounts for 47.1% of employment. Professionals (2,074) dominate occupations by a wide margin, with Managers (775) second. Full-time employment at 72.1% is well above the national average, unemployment at 4.5% is below average, and participation at 66.5% is strong. The IEO decile 10 confirms the top educational and occupational tier. The gap between IEO decile 10 and IER decile 4 is the largest in this dataset, reflecting high human capital but lower aggregate wealth due to renting.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.1%
Part-time
23.4%
Participation
66.5%
Employed
4,205
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.0%
Postgraduate
19.9%
Born Overseas
29.1%
Dwellings
3,115
Transport to Work
Three elite schools serve Stanmore: Newington College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,182, 2,072 students), St Michael's Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,160, 116) and Stanmore Public School (government, ICSEA 1,138, 560). All score well above the 1,000 national benchmark. Public transport at 15.6% and walking/cycling at 19.0% give 34.6% non-car commuting, the highest rate in this batch. The IRSAD decile 10 is the top national tier. No crime data is available. Volunteering at 16.3% is above average. Need for assistance at 3.6% (259 people) is below the national average.
Drive
61.3%
Public Transport
15.6%
Walk / Cycle
19.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Stanmore compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stanmore a good suburb to live in?
Stanmore ranks in IRSAD decile 10, the top national tier. University qualifications at 63.0% are 32.9 points above average. Three schools score above ICSEA 1,100. Non-car commuting at 34.6% (public transport 15.6% + walking/cycling 19.0%) is the highest in this batch. The trade-off is a $1,920,000 median and mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%.
What is the median house price in Stanmore?
The median is $1,920,000 (2025 PSI derived), up 10.1% from $1,862,500 in 2024. Monthly mortgage of $3,000 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%. Weekly rent is $490. Gross yield is approximately 1.3%, extremely low even by inner Sydney standards.
What schools are in Stanmore?
Three schools serve the suburb: Newington College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,182, 2,072 students), St Michael's Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,160, 116 students) and Stanmore Public School (government, ICSEA 1,138, 560 students). All score well above the 1,000 national benchmark.
Is Stanmore safe?
No crime rate data is currently available for Stanmore. The IRSD decile 9 indicates low socioeconomic disadvantage. The suburb's 7,619 census population lives at 6,255 per km2, the highest density in this batch, within just 1.22 km2.
Is Stanmore good for property investment?
Renters at 46.1% provide a large tenant pool. However, gross yield of 1.3% ($490/week on $1,920,000) is extremely low, and the 10.2% vacancy rate is the highest in this batch. Capital growth of 10.1% in the latest year is strong. The 88 DAs in 12 months and 33.6% turnover rate indicate an active, high-churn market.
How is Stanmore's population changing?
Overseas migration of 213 per year is the primary inflow, offset by internal outflow of 179. The median age of 36 is 4 years below national, but the senior share grew 4.4 points over the decade. Residential turnover at 33.6% is the highest in this dataset. Affordability improved from 44.8% (2011) to 38.9% (2021).
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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