Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Stanhope Gardens — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Stanhope Gardens commands a $530K premium on median property price over Blacktown; Blacktown is $245/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blacktown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Stanhope Gardens
2768
Choose Blacktown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Stanhope Gardens if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Stanhope Gardens leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens more expensive?
- Stanhope Gardens has the higher median house price ($1.57M) compared with $1.04M in Blacktown.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $845/wk in Stanhope Gardens, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Stanhope Gardens at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Blacktown vs Stanhope Gardens?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Stanhope Gardens has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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