The size of Stanhope is approximately 72.2 square kilometres. It has 1 park. The population of Stanhope in 2011 was 915 people. By 2016 the population was 820 showing a population decline of 10.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Stanhope is 50-59 years. Households in Stanhope are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Stanhope work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 78.2% of the homes in Stanhope were owner-occupied compared with 83% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $255,000.