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Stanwell Park, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Stanwell Park is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,358. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,358 Population 3/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$37,518 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,518 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Stanwell Park

Stanwell Park

Stanwell Park is a coastal village and northern suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is the northernmost point of the Illawarra coastal strip and lies south of Sydney's Royal National Park. It is situated in a small valley between Bald Hill to the north, Stanwell Tops to the west and Mount Mitchell to the south. It has two lagoons from the village's two creeks, Stanwell and Hargrave Creeks, and a beach running between headlands. Stanwell Park and the surrounding suburbs are colloquially referred to by its postcode 2508.

People

Population1,358
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$37,518
Per Capita$37,518
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units543

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population1,358
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates-34.2261°, 150.9858°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$37,518
Median Age45.0 years

About Stanwell Park

Stanwell Park is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,358. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Stanwell Park has a population of 1,358 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,358
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stanwell Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Stanwell Park is $37,518, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,518. The average weekly wage is $722, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 129 business establishments.

Income: Stanwell Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$37,518
50% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$37,518
Avg Weekly Wage$722

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stanwell Park is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 543 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.8%
Housing Units543

Property Tax

Climate in Stanwell Park

Stanwell Park has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 88.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 143.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 142.2
Apr 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 92.8
May 16.4°C / 62°F 13° / 19.9° 51.7
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 125.4
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 78.9
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 107.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.3° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.7° 71.7
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16° / 22.5° 117.0
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.1° 75.3
Stanwell Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2261°N, 150.9858°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 143 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 44 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 33 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 40 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 64 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 59 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 117 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 114 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 4 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 55 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Stanwell Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Stanwell Park

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Otford Public School
Stanwell Park Public School
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Radio Stations near Stanwell Park

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Stanwell Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Camden Museum of Aviation
Campbelltown Steam Museum
Carss Cottage Museum
Hazelhurst Gallery
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
La Perouse Museum (Former Cable Station)
Minto Carriage Museum
Pipe Kiln No 1
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Science Space
Science Space
Sydney Tramway Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
YMCA building

Libraries in Stanwell Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bundeena Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Caringbah Public Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Cronulla Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
Engadine Library0.0
Glenquarie Library0.0
Gymea TAFE Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Helensburgh Library0.0
Ingleburn Library0.0
Kirrawee Library+0.0
Loftus TAFE Library0.0
Menai Library0.0
Miranda Public Library0.0
Narellan Library0.0
Oatley Library0.0
Oran Park Library0.0
Sans Souci Library0.0
South Hurstville Branch Library0.0
Sutherland Library0.0
Sylvania Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Toy Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stanwell Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blak Markets
Caringbah Markets
Ramsgate Day Market
Shire Farmers Market

Restaurants in Stanwell Park

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LOAF Cafe Stanwell Park
Renzetti Pizza

Cafes in Stanwell Park

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying High Cafe
Hargrave Cafe
Otford Pantry
Uluwatu Blue

Train Stations in Stanwell Park

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coalcliff
Otford
Stanwell Park

Breweries in Stanwell Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing
Shark Island

Stadiums & Teams in Stanwell Park

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Stanwell Park

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Stanwell Park

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanwell Park

What is the population of Stanwell Park?

Stanwell Park has a population of 1,358 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Stanwell Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,518, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stanwell Park?

Stanwell Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in Stanwell Park?

Stanwell Park has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $722. There are 129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stanwell Park?

The median home value in Stanwell Park is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

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