Median house price
$450k
+11% change
VIC · Campaspe Council
Stanhope, 3623
Est. population · Jun 2025
827
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.0%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,125/wk
Employment rate
54%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$450,000
Languages at home
3%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Stanhope is a quieter smaller community in Campaspe Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Stanhope snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
827
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#235
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
46th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 33.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5055th in Australia
- State rank
- 972nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #235 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #485 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $450,000
- Median price change
- +11.1%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
827(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.0% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +16
- Growth rank in VIC
- 64th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~850), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 826
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 392
- Median monthly mortgage
- $888
- Employment rate
- 54%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 334 / 8 / 9 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 40
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.7%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault2
- A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour7
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order12
- Other Crimes Against The Person3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 844
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Stanhope Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 844 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 16 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
- Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
- Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
- Birdwood Ave/Brundenell St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Waranga Memorial Hospital (Goulburn Valley Health) (14.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 22
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 120 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
10 planning-related records
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Removal of native vegetation (1 tree) pursuant to Clause 52.1720 MIDLAND HIGHWAY STANHOPE 3623Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works (agricultural sheds) in the Farming Zone Schedule 13200 Midland HighwayPermit issued by the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works (Dependent Persons Unit) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay18 Robgill LanePermit issued by the RA
2020· 7 proposals
November 2020
- Building & works (Agricultural Shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 13964 Midland HighwayPermit issued by the RA
October 2020
- Building and Works (replacement dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1140 Johnson RoadPermit issued by the RA
September 2020
- Buildings & Works (Shipping container) in the Public Use Zone Schedule 11 Tivey GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Clause 35.07-2 Use and development of a utility installation95 Middle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Buildings and Works in association with a Medical Centre in the Township Zone and reduction of car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06 and Business Identification Signage pursuant to Clause 52.0535 Birdwood AvenuePermit issued by the RA
March 2020
- Use and development of a Utility Installation (Connection to the West Road Solar Farm)97 WEST ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Boundary Realignment of Three Lots in the Farming Zone Schedule 13303 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Nicholls
- Member of Parliament
- Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,390
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +35.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.5 km away).
Coalition 77.1%Labor 22.9%
12.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +22.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- StanhopeLabor 22.1% · Coalition 77.9% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- GirgarreLabor 24.8% · Coalition 75.2% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- RushworthLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- MerrigumLabor 34.3% · Coalition 65.7% TPP (2025)17.2 km away
- ByrnesideLabor 20.3% · Coalition 79.7% TPP (2025)18.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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