Stanhope Gardens, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stanhope GardensSydney, New South Wales |
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Stanhope Village shopping centre
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| Population | 9,349 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1996 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2768 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 31 km (19 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Riverstone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Greenway | ||||||||||||||
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Stanhope Gardens is a friendly suburb located in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 31 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD. This area is part of the City of Blacktown local government area.
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Who Lives in Stanhope Gardens?
In 2021, about 9,349 people called Stanhope Gardens home. Just over half, 50.3%, were born in Australia. Many people also came from India (12.6%), the Philippines (5.1%), and China (3.0%).
Most people (50.9%) speak only English at home. Other languages you might hear include Hindi, Mandarin, and Punjabi.
A Look at Stanhope's History
The story of Stanhope Gardens began a long time ago. In 1801, a man named John Hillas arrived in Australia. He received land grants, which are like official gifts of land. One of these, given in 1804, was 150 acres. He called it "Stanhope Farm." John Hillas also opened an inn called the Stanhope Arms. This inn helped travellers going between the Macquarie Towns and Parramatta.
Later, by 1856, the Pearce family owned Stanhope Farm. In 1928, Jack Peel bought the farm and renamed it Stanhope Park Dairy.
In 1973, the New South Wales Housing Commission took over Stanhope Park Dairy. This was done to help develop the area.
The name "Stanhope Gardens" comes from these early properties. The Stanhope Gardens Estate officially opened in 1995. It became a recognised suburb in 1996.
When the area was first being planned, it had different names like Irish Town, Kellyville, and Parklea. But people living there wanted to keep "Stanhope" in the name. So, it became Stanhope Gardens.
A big part of the suburb is now the Newbury Estate. This was a carefully planned community started in 1999. It has 1,761 homes. These homes are divided into seven smaller communities. Each community has its own clubhouse, tennis court, pool, spa, and BBQ area!
Learning in Stanhope Gardens
Stanhope Gardens has some great schools for students of all ages.
- John XXIII Catholic Primary School: This is a Catholic primary school for younger students.
- St Mark's Catholic College: This is a Catholic high school for older students.
Students in Stanhope Gardens can also attend public schools in nearby areas. These include:
- John Palmer Public School (The Ponds)
- Kellyville Ridge Public School (Kellyville Ridge)
- Parklea Public School (Glenwood)
- Glenwood High School (Glenwood)
- The Ponds High School (The Ponds)
- Rouse Hill High School (Rouse Hill)
Getting Around Stanhope Gardens
It's easy to get around Stanhope Gardens and to other parts of Sydney. Buses are a popular way to travel. They are run by companies like CDC NSW and Busways. These buses can take you to places like the Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Rouse Hill, and Blacktown.
The suburb also has Stanhope Station. This station is part of the North-West T-way, which is a special bus route. Stanhope Gardens is also close to Kellyville Station on the Sydney Metro Northwest. You can catch buses like routes 603, 632, and 735 to get there.
Eastbound Bus Routes:
- From Stanhope T-way:
- Route 735 to Blacktown via T-way
- From Stanhope Village:
- Route 616X to City QVB via Glenwood (weekday mornings only)
- Route 663 to Parramatta via Glenwood
- Route 745 to Bella Vista via Glenwood
- Route 731 to Blacktown via Acacia Gardens
- Route 734 to Blacktown
- From Perfection Ave:
- Route 603 to Parramatta via Kellyville Station and Castle Hill
- Route 632 to Pennant Hills via Kellyville Station and Norwest Station
Westbound Bus Routes:
- From Stanhope T-way:
- Route 735 to Rouse Hill
- From Stanhope Village:
- Route 616X to Kellyville Ridge (weekday afternoons only)
- Route 663 to Rouse Hill Station via Kellyville Ridge
- Route 745 to St Marys via Quakers Hill and Plumpton
- Route 731 to Rouse Hill Station
- Route 734 to Riverstone via The Ponds
- From Perfection Ave:
- Route 603 to Rouse Hill Station via Kellyville Ridge
- Route 632 to Rouse Hill Station via Kellyville Ridge
Fun and Sports
The Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is a fantastic place for fun and fitness. It has a fitness centre, swimming pools (including a wave pool!), and even a library. The Blacktown City Council runs this centre. It's a great spot for swimming, working out, or just relaxing. In 2016, it even hosted a big sports event called the Women's Oceania Handball Championship.
Places to Worship
Stanhope Gardens has places for people of different faiths to gather.
- Stanhope Anglican Church: This church has its own building on View Street, which opened in July 2020.
- Catholic Parish of Blessed John XXIII: This Catholic church is on Perfection Avenue. It's connected to John XXIII Catholic Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Secondary College.
Shopping and More
Stanhope Village is the main shopping centre in the area. It's a medium-sized mall with supermarkets and about 40 other shops. You can find retail stores, services, fashion, and places to eat. The centre was made bigger and better in March 2015, offering even more for shoppers.
