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Stanhope VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stanhope VIC is 826 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stanhope is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Stanhope is $198 per week ($858 per month). Stanhope has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Stanhope has a population density of 11.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stanhope is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanhope is $888.

There were 56 recorded offences in Stanhope in 2025-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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Stanhope Population

residents (Census 2021)

Stanhope Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$198/wk

$858 per month

#7719 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$888/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Stanhope Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (416) Female 50.1% (417)

Population Density

11.4

people per km²

826 people · 72.2 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,412

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stanhope Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.7% 166 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.3% 112 dwellings

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

Stanhope Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

England

2.0%

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

Stanhope Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

20.1%

Anglican

14.9%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stanhope Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.7%

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

Stanhope Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Stanhope Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 211 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.8% 122 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 13 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 271 people

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

Stanhope Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

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

Stanhope Occupation

Managers

23.3%

Professionals

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Labourers

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Stanhope Field of Study

Engineering

19.1%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Management & Commerce

14.7%

Health

13.7%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Education

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Architecture & Building

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Information Technology

1.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Stanhope Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stanhope Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

14.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stanhope Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 316

↔️

Separated

7.1% 49

📋

Divorced

10.3% 71

🕊️

Widowed

6.6% 46

👤

Never married

30.3% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stanhope Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

32.0%

Irish

9.3%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

2.6%

German

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Filipino

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Chinese

1.0%

Russian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stanhope School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.5%

Secondary — Government

23.2%

Primary — Catholic

10.1%

Pre-school

10.1%

Vocational Education

10.1%

Secondary — Catholic

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

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

Stanhope Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 103

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 1,456

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

Stanhope Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.2% 152

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stanhope Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$300-$449/mo

10.5%

$450-$599/mo

11.6%

$600-$799/mo

12.6%

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stanhope How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Walked only

8.1%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

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

Stanhope Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

12.6%

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

Stanhope Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

16.5%

3 bedrooms

60.6%

4 bedrooms

18.7%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

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

Stanhope Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stanhope Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,559

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stanhope Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

109

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Stanhope Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stanhope Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.7%

Couple — children under 15

32.8%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stanhope Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 24

👤

Never served

96.4% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stanhope Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 104

—

Did not provide

84.1% 550

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stanhope Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

35.5%

3 children

23.0%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Stanhope When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Stanhope Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Stanhope Household Size

1 person

32.9%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

9.7%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stanhope Where Residents Moved From

Same address

688

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Stanhope Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.6%

Intact family — other children present

7.5%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stanhope Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 56 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Stanhope Schools

schools nearby

government

844

avg ICSEA score

total students

Stanhope Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 16 students

844

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Stanhope Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $198/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Stanhope

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $198/wk

Left after rent $927/wk

Rent share 17.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $33/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $28/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $18/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $58/wk

Rushworth

Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $8/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $18/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $18/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $4/wk

Stanhope vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Kinglake Central

Pop: 413 Income: $653/wk Rent: $330/wk

Arthurs Seat

Pop: 414 Income: $952/wk Rent: $435/wk

Kialla West

Pop: 415 Income: $805/wk Rent: $261/wk

Newmerella

Pop: 415 Income: $566/wk Rent: $150/wk

Upper Plenty

Pop: 415 Income: $750/wk Rent: $310/wk

Tarrawingee

Pop: 416 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanhope

What is the population of Stanhope VIC?

The population of Stanhope VIC is 826 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.4 people per km².Stanhope is ranked #4,246 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stanhope?

The median personal income in Stanhope VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,412 per week.Stanhope is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stanhope?

Median rent in Stanhope VIC is $198 per week ($858 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stanhope ranks #7,719 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stanhope?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanhope VIC is $888. 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 VIC is 49 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 Victoria with a population of 826.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22350. All dollar figures in AUD.