Stonyford ward is situated in the northern part of the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area. The landscape is primarily characterised by low-density residential development alongside significant tracts of agricultural land. The ward includes the residential neighbourhoods around Stonyford itself and extends towards the rural edges bordering other council districts. Its road network connects it to larger urban centres while maintaining a distinctly separate settlement pattern.
The area is defined by the presence of the Stonyford River, which flows through the ward and shapes much of its green space. This includes the local parkland and playing fields that serve the community. Land use is a mix of private housing and farmland, with notable open areas like Stonyford Park providing recreational space. The local infrastructure centres on community facilities and schools, supporting the ward's population.
