Petersham - Stanmore, NSW 2268
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $470/wk Median
- 48.4% Renters
Petersham - Stanmore Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.9k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $470
- To the CBD
- 5.1km
- Walkability
- 9.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Petersham - Stanmore Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Petersham - Stanmore for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 48.4% of the suburb's 19,898 residents rent.
Around Petersham - Stanmore
Petersham - Stanmore Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Petersham - Stanmore Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Petersham - Stanmore
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Petersham - Stanmore
Real questions renters ask before moving to Petersham - Stanmore.
How far is Petersham - Stanmore from the Sydney CBD?
Petersham - Stanmore is approximately 5km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 15-30 minutes.
What's the community like in Petersham - Stanmore?
Petersham - Stanmore has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 19,898, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Petersham - Stanmore a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Petersham - Stanmore has a 48.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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