Stanwell Park, NSW 2508 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Stanwell Park is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2508, home to 1,532 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$460 /wk
Population1,532
Median age45
Area3 km²
To CBD46 km
LGAWollongong

Demographics

Population
1,532
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$2,798 /week
Median personal income
$1,110 /week
Median family income
$3,137 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Wollongong
Statistical region (SA4)
Illawarra
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Cunningham
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$460 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,675
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Stanwell Park Public School Primary · Government
  • Otford Public School Primary · Government
  • Scarborough Public School Primary · Government
  • Helensburgh Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 19 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, Station St bus · 74 m
  • Station St Opp Watergum Gr bus · 354 m
  • Lawrence Hargrave Dr After Station St bus · 409 m
  • Lawrence Hargrave Dr At Station St bus · 421 m
  • Stanwell Park Station, Platform 2 train · 702 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 6 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
  • Reference station: Wollongong (University), 15.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 43.5% of the 682 resolvable premises in Stanwell Park. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 31.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 25.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 43.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 256 across postcode 2508 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 71 violent offences, 37 drug offences, 33 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Stanwell Park?

Stanwell Park (NSW 2508) had 1,532 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.

What is the median rent in Stanwell Park?

The median advertised rent in Stanwell Park is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Stanwell Park?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Stanwell Park covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stanwell Park Public School (0.3 km), Otford Public School (2.2 km), Scarborough Public School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Stanwell Park?

Stanwell Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (43.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Stanwell Park?

Across postcode 2508, 256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (71), drug offences (37), theft (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 Stanwell Park?

In Stanwell Park, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Stanwell Park?

21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stanwell Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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