Thinking about buying your first home in Stanhope Gardens (2768)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Stanhope Gardens is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Stanhope Gardens a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Stanhope Gardens (2768) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Stanhope Gardens suits established families on strong incomes who want a high-ownership, house-dominated neighbourhood in Sydney's north-west. The median household income of $2,868 per week aligns with what you need to service a mortgage at the $1,570,000 median. The area scores a SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10, schools carry a mean ICSEA of 1098, and all 20 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. Air quality is excellent at a median AQI of 29.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the median house price, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here. Walkability sits at the 38th percentile in Sydney, scoring just 39 out of 100, so car dependence is real and daily. The unit market is thin, with only three sales recorded in the data window, making that median of $940,000 statistically unreliable. If you want to walk to things or rely on public transport, this suburb will frustrate you quickly.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm your specific block's bushfire-prone land status with Blacktown Council. While only 2.2% of the postcode is affected, that risk is not evenly distributed and insurance costs can vary sharply. - Check commute times independently. The suburb's low walkability and western Sydney location mean travel to the CBD or major employment centres warrants a trial run during peak hours before you commit. - Scrutinise the unit median carefully. Three sales in the data window is too small a sample to treat $940,000 as reliable. Request comparable sales data from the agent directly.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Stanhope Gardens?
BOCSAR · STANHOPE GARDENS 2768
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,56712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−68%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT67%116 reports
ASSAULT21%36 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT13%22 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED56%
NON-DOMESTIC44%
Across 36 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Stanhope Gardens
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 6.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 29 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
3.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · 3 bed
Small sample
$790per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2768
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2768. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Stanhope Gardens is the primary suburb with postcode 2768 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Stanhope Gardens is the main locality.
Which local government area is Stanhope Gardens in?
Stanhope Gardens (2768) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Stanhope Gardens?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Stanhope Gardens (2768) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Stanhope Gardens flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Stanhope Gardens. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Stanhope Gardens?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Stanhope Gardens (2768), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Stanhope Gardens (2768) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Stanhope Gardens (2768). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Stanhope Gardens changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Stanhope Gardens (2768) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
