Stanmore, NSW 2048 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stanmore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2048, home to 7,619 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 5 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,619
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,395 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,283 /week
- Median family income
- $3,373 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Inner West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Stanmore Public School
- Taverners Hill Infants School
- Annandale Public School
- Australia Street Infants School
- Bridge Road School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 132 bus stops
- Percival Rd Opp Stanmore Station
- Stanmore Station, Platform 1
- Stanmore Station, Platform 2
- Stanmore Station, Platform 3
- Stanmore Station, Douglas St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 76 cafés
- 132 restaurants
- 51 pubs and bars
- 88 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 16 supermarkets
- 53 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 5.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 88.5% of the 4,260 resolvable premises in Stanmore. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 88.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 6.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 341 across postcode 2048 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 148 theft, 50 violent offences, 33 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stanmore?
Stanmore (NSW 2048) had 7,619 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Stanmore?
The median advertised rent in Stanmore is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stanmore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Stanmore covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stanmore Public School (0.2 km), Taverners Hill Infants School (1 km), Annandale Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stanmore?
Stanmore is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stanmore?
Across postcode 2048, 341 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (148), violent (50), property damage (33). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Stanmore?
In Stanmore, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (5.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Stanmore?
138 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stanmore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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