Stanhope NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Stanhope, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Stanhope NSW is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stanhope is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Stanhope is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Stanhope has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Stanhope has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanhope is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Stanhope in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Stanhope Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Stanhope Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
#4115 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
#2381 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stanhope Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (89) Female 45.7% (75)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
162 people · 38.6 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,187
Family income/wk

Stanhope Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Stanhope Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.1% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.9% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Stanhope Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Stanhope Religion

Catholic
39.4%
No Religion
32.9%
Anglican
20.6%
Christian (other)
4.5%
Not stated
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stanhope Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Stanhope Employment

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Employed full-time
42.6% 52 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 23 people
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Unemployed
3.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
35.2% 43 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Stanhope Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.6%
Bachelor Degree
41.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Stanhope Occupation

Professionals
29.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.9%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Managers
14.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.4%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Clerical & Administrative
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Stanhope Field of Study

Engineering
31.5%
Health
18.5%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Society & Culture
11.1%
Agriculture & Environment
5.6%
Education
5.6%
Management & Commerce
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Stanhope Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stanhope Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stanhope Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 81
↔️
Separated
2.2% 3
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Divorced
4.4% 6
🕊️
Widowed
2.2% 3
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Never married
31.1% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stanhope Ancestry

Australian
39.8%
English
26.7%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
9.5%
German
4.1%
Other
3.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.3%
Chinese
1.8%
Dutch
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stanhope School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.8%
Pre-school
19.4%
Secondary — Government
16.7%
Vocational Education
13.9%
Primary — Catholic
11.1%
Secondary — Catholic
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Stanhope Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 11
No need for assistance
96.4% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Stanhope Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.4% 18
Not a volunteer
85.6% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stanhope Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stanhope How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Did not go to work
16.2%
Other
5.4%
Car (passenger)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Stanhope Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.1%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
32.8%
4+ vehicles
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Stanhope Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Stanhope Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stanhope Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
304
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stanhope Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Stanhope Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
10.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.2%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stanhope Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.1%
Couple — no children
21.7%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stanhope Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.4% 4
👤
Never served
96.6% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stanhope Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 23
Did not provide
80.8% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stanhope Children Ever Born

No children
20.7%
1 child
24.1%
2 children
44.8%
3 children
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Stanhope When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
9
2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Stanhope Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
13.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Stanhope Household Size

1 person
15.5%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stanhope Where Residents Moved From

Same address
140
Moved from NSW
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Stanhope Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.2%
Other couple — children only
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stanhope Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Stanhope Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,200/wk
Median Rent $385/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Stanhope

≈ $9,533/month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $1,815/wk
Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stanhope vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanhope

What is the population of Stanhope NSW?

The population of Stanhope NSW is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Stanhope is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stanhope?

The median personal income in Stanhope NSW is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $2,200 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Stanhope is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stanhope?

Median rent in Stanhope NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stanhope ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stanhope?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanhope NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stanhope?

The median age in Stanhope NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stanhope a good suburb to live in?

Stanhope is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 162.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13663. All dollar figures in AUD.