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Stanhope Gardens

NSW 2768 · Blacktown

9,349 (2021) → 9,462 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

77
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,349
Population
$1.55M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
56
Transport score

Stanhope Gardens is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2768, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 30km inland. Stanhope Gardens has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

31.2 km
To Sydney CBD
29.9 km
To coast
$850/wk
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,349
Population
37
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$2,868
vs NSW median+55.0%
Bachelor degree or higher61.0%
Born in Australia50.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,599 / 0 / 329

Top countries of birth: India (12.62%), Philippines (5.08%), China (2.96%), England (2.2%), New Zealand (1.81%)

Top languages: Hindi (6.32%), Mandarin (3.78%), Punjabi (3.24%), Tagalog (2.72%), Gujarati (2.04%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.55M-7.6%
Median house (2025)
$954K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $670 wk
Rental yield (house)2.8%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling53/100k
8
Steal from dwelling86/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft53/100k
20
Domestic assault214/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
16
Non-domestic assault171/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 240 (all categories, latest year)2,567 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

165
Within 10km2 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1053 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Primary · CatholicICSEA 1108
  • St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary · CatholicICSEA 1087

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Parklea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1085
  • Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1098
  • John Palmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1109
  • Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1078
  • Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1106
  • Quakers Hill East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1094
  • The Ponds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
  • Caddies Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1119
  • Mary Immaculate Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1090
  • Barnier Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1071
  • The Ponds SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1024
  • Tallowood SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1038

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

56
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)106 min (bus)
Nearest train stationQuakers Hill (3.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.3°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
800mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

102 in suburbSupermarkets
2816 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4616 in suburbParks
3513 in suburbPlaygrounds
37614 in suburbPools
94 in suburbGyms
21 in suburbDog parks
121 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
120 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
13950 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorwest Private Hospital (4.1 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (26.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

59

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

9
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
139
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

46
Parks
2
Nature reserves
33
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

33

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

17

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

3
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.43

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.30%
Projected population 20419,535
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Parklea$1.58M55transportKellyville Ridge$1.58M50transportGlenwood$1.73M58transportAcacia Gardens$1.38M76transportThe Ponds$1.61M59transportKings Park$1.32M74transport

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Frequently asked questions about Stanhope Gardens

Is Stanhope Gardens safe?

Stanhope Gardens has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,567 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Stanhope Gardens?

In Stanhope Gardens, the median house price is $1.55M and the median unit price is $954K. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Stanhope Gardens from Sydney CBD?

Stanhope Gardens is about 31.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 106 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Stanhope Gardens?

Stanhope Gardens has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1098 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Stanhope Gardens?

Stanhope Gardens has a transport score of 56/100 and 32 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.