Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stanwell Tops is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2508, home to 517 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,663 /week
- Median personal income
- $962 /week
- Median family income
- $2,769 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,625
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Stanwell Park Public School
- Otford Public School
- Helensburgh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 21 bus stops
- Longview Cres After Southview Av
- Stonehaven Rd Opp Annesley Av
- Stonehaven Rd At Annesley Av
- Bendena Gardens At Stonehaven Rd
- Stanwell Park Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 14 parks and reserves
- 6 playgrounds
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 86.3% of the 182 resolvable premises in Stanwell Tops. 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: 13.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 86.3%
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 Tops?
Stanwell Tops (NSW 2508) had 517 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Stanwell Tops?
The median advertised rent in Stanwell Tops is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stanwell Tops?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Stanwell Tops covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stanwell Park Public School (1 km), Otford Public School (2.2 km), Helensburgh Public School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stanwell Tops?
Stanwell Tops is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (86.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stanwell Tops?
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 Tops?
In Stanwell Tops, 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 Tops?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stanwell Tops centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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