Stanwell Park (NSW)

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As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Stanwell Park is around 1,524, a decrease of 8 people from the 2021 Census figure of 1,532. This decline reflects an inferred resident population of 1,504 based on Districts' validation of new addresses since the Census date and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. The population density is approximately 501 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed about 52.0% to overall population gains in recent periods. Districts uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

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Stanwell Park has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, according to Districts' aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025854 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

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The suburb of Stanwell Park has a median taxpayer income of $66,279 and an average income of $86,244, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,151 (median) and $93,885 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Stanwell Park, between the 86th and 95th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 34.6% of locals (527 people) fall into the $4000+ income category, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where the - category dominates with . Economic strength is evident through of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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The dwelling structure in Stanwell Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stanwell Park stood at 40.7%, similar to Regional NSW, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (18.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanwell Park was $2,675, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Stanwell Park was recorded at $460, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Stanwell Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Stanwell Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 44.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of New South Wales (NSW) and 25.2% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.8% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.5% and certificates for 20.3%.

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Stanwell Park has ten active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by nine different routes, collectively facilitating 949 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents, on average, located 253 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Stanwell Park residents commute outward; cars remain the primary mode at 91%, while trains account for 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. According to the 2021 Census, 49.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Analysis shows Stanwell Park's health metrics performing strongly, with Districts assessing mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61%, compared to Regional NSW's 51.9% and Australia's 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and asthma (6.8%), with 70.1% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Regional NSW's 63.3%.

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Stanwell Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.6% of its population born in Australia, 90.6% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Stanwell Park, comprising 43.5% of people. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Stanwell Park compared to Regional NSW, with 0.3% versus 0.1%.

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Stanwell Park's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Stanwell Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (5.7%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 10.7% to 11.9%, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 16.1% to 14.7%. By 2041, Stanwell Park's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above will grow by 58% (32 people), reaching from . Residents aged and older are expected to represent of the population growth. Conversely, both the - and - age groups are projected to decrease in number.

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Stanwell Park currently has an estimated 86 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 93 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 183. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.