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NSW · Singleton Council

Stanhope, 2335

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  • Green suburb
What Stanhope is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Stanhope is a welcoming smaller community in Singleton, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

Population

Population
162
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,200
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 59
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
64.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$500
Houses (January to March 2026)
$710
All types (January to March 2026)
$700
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
131

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
12
Against the person
4
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
74.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
52.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+20.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault62
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
  • Malicious Damage To Property73
  • Motor Vehicle Theft43
  • Steal From Retail Store38

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 40 Lambs Valley Rd
  • 40 Lambs Valley Rd
  • Lambs Valley Rd Opp 40
  • Stanhope Tennis Court, Stanhope Rd
  • Stanhope Tennis Court, Stanhope Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

5 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    40 LAMBS VALLEY ROAD STANHOPE 2335Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    225 GLENALISTER ROAD STANHOPE 2335Determined
2024· 1 proposal

  • May 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    BIMBADEEN ROAD STANHOPE 2335Determined
2022· 1 proposal

  • May 2022

  • Shed
    200 FIGTREE RISE STANHOPE 2335Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • July 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    40 LAMBS VALLEY ROAD STANHOPE 2335Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime62
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime48
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
  • Motor Vehicle Theftcrime43
  • Steal From Retail Storecrime38
  • 40 Lambs Valley Rdtransport
  • 40 Lambs Valley Rdtransport
  • Lambs Valley Rd Opp 40transport
  • Stanhope Tennis Court, Stanhope Rdtransport
  • Stanhope Tennis Court, Stanhope Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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