Stanmore
NSW 2048 · Inner West
7,619 (2021) → 8,056 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stanmore is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2048, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Stanmore has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.59%), New Zealand (2.14%), China (1.19%), Greece (1.16%), Italy (1.12%)
Top languages: Greek (2.53%), Spanish (1.92%), Italian (1.76%), Portuguese (1.63%), Mandarin (1.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1095 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newington CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1168
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1141
- Stanmore Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1130
- Newington College - Wyvern House Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Taverners Hill Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1087
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1129
- The Athena SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1040
- St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1136
- Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1132
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 969
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1167
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1146
- Leichhardt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1133
- Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1178
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1121
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stanmore
Is Stanmore safe?
Stanmore has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 5,066 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stanmore?
In Stanmore, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $831K. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
How far is Stanmore from Sydney CBD?
Stanmore is about 4.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 17 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Stanmore?
Stanmore has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1146 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stanmore?
Stanmore has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 14 bus stops.