Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Stanhope Gardens: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Stanhope Gardens commands a $530K premium on median property price over Blacktown; Blacktown is $245/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blacktown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Stanhope Gardens
2768
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Blacktown | Stanhope Gardens |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Stanhope Gardens leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 18.0% | 2.2%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Stanhope Gardens leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 4/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 14▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Blacktown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.57M |
| Median unit price | $525K | $940K |
| Median weekly rent | $600/wk | $845/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.5%▲ | +9.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Blacktown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 52▲ | 39 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Blacktown if...
- Blacktown leads on Finance, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Stanhope Gardens if...
- Stanhope Gardens leads on Safety, Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
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Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens more expensive?
- Stanhope Gardens has the higher median house price ($1.57M) compared with $1.04M in Blacktown.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $845/wk in Stanhope Gardens, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Blacktown vs Stanhope Gardens?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Stanhope Gardens has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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