Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stanhope vs Dalwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dalwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalwood (969) sits above Stanhope (960).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Dalwood edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 960).

Common questionsStanhope vs Dalwood

Common questions

Does Stanhope or Dalwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalwood scores 969 vs 960 in Stanhope. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Stanhope
Metric
Dalwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$415/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
$385/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$353/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
162
Population
8,124
42
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
5
960
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).