Stanmore
NSW 2048 • Greater Sydney
About Stanmore
Stanmore is a vibrant inner-city suburb of Sydney located just 3 kilometres south-west of the CBD, within the Inner West Council area. Home to approximately 7,619 residents, the suburb is characterised by its mix of Victorian and Federation-era terrace houses, tree-lined streets and a diverse, well-educated population. With a median age of 36 and a high proportion of renters, Stanmore attracts young professionals and growing families who value its proximity to the city and its lively community character.
Stanmore offers an enviable inner-west lifestyle, with Parramatta Road providing a long strip of retail and dining, while the boutique cafes and entertainment precincts of Newtown and Petersham are just moments away. The suburb is home to Newington College, one of Sydney's most prestigious private schools, as well as several state heritage-listed buildings including the Stanmore Railway Station Group. Excellent rail connections, walkable streets and a strong sense of neighbourhood community make Stanmore one of the inner west's most desirable addresses.
Stanmore falls under postcode 2048 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newtown electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 422, 423, M10 — City / Newtown / Leichhardt 20-35 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Stanmore Station provides frequent direct T2 rail services to the CBD; one of the best-connected inner-west suburbs
Flat inner-city suburb with excellent pedestrian infrastructure, diverse retail and cafes, parks and a train station just minutes from most homes.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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200 Stanmore Road
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115 Cambridge Street
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129 Cambridge Street
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00 Address Percival Road St
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Stanmore Public School ICSEA 1138100 Cambridge St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Stanmore, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Stanmore by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Stanmore Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Stanmore" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
41 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 350
- 2. New Zealand 163
- 3. China 91
- 4. Greece 88
- 5. Italy 85
- 6. Vietnam 84
- 7. United States 75
- 8. India 58
- 9. Thailand 48
- 10. Ireland 46
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)