Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stanhope vs Girgarre.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Girgarre (921) sits above Stanhope (904).

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

Girgarre edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 904).

Common questionsStanhope vs Girgarre

Common questions

Does Stanhope or Girgarre have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Girgarre scores 921 vs 904 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
Girgarre

Price & Market

$319,000
Median house
$139,680
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$198/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$168/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
890
Population
563
50
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
10
904
Avg ICSEA
921

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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