Petersham vs Stanmore
The verdict
Petersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.23M versus $2.45M in Stanmore. Stanmore has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 19 min).
Scores
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 97 | 96 |
| Education | 89 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,200 | 7,619 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,217 | $2,395 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.5% | 67.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Petersham Moderate Growth · Stanmore Moderate Growth
Property
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.23M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | $855K | $989K |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 15.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $870 | $1,110 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 184 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 98 | 184 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 305 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,842 | 4,554 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | 1,160 |
See the full school list on each profile: Petersham · Stanmore
Transport
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 250 m |
Liveability
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Petersham | Stanmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,200 | 7,619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,670 | 8,056 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,384 | 8,719 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Petersham or Stanmore?
Petersham has the higher residential safety score (Petersham 66/100 vs Stanmore 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Petersham or Stanmore?
Petersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.23M versus $2.45M.
Which has better schools, Petersham or Stanmore?
Stanmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Petersham 1153 vs Stanmore 1160; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Petersham or Stanmore?
Petersham has the higher transport score (Petersham 97/100 vs Stanmore 96/100).
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