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Stanthorpe

QLD 4380 • Rest of QLD

5,286
Population (2021)
$29,328
Median Income
33.65 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
Regional HubWine RegionGranite BeltLifestyleAgricultural

About Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is the principal town of Queensland's Granite Belt in the Southern Downs, with a 2021 Census population of 5,286. Located near the NSW border at higher elevation, it has one of Queensland's coolest climates and a strong agricultural and wine-growing identity. The town functions as a regional service centre for surrounding rural localities. Its character blends country-town services with tourism and horticultural industries.

Lifestyle in Stanthorpe centres on local wineries, orchards, national-park access and seasonal tourism, alongside schools, health services and retail for the district. Residents benefit from a strong community network and a regional economy tied to agriculture, hospitality and logistics. Public transport is limited and mostly road-coach based, with car travel dominant for commuting. Stanthorpe appeals to families, retirees and lifestyle movers seeking a cooler-climate regional town.

Stanthorpe falls under postcode 4380 and is governed by Southern Downs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4380
Urban Area
Stanthorpe
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.66°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
33.65 km²
Elevation
788m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Stanthorpe station precinct
1.5 km
18 min
Warwick station precinct
60 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Warwick 55-85 min
  • Intercity road coaches — Brisbane / Toowoomba 3-4.5 hr
  • Cross-border services — Tenterfield and Granite Belt localities 45-90 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
217 km
By Bus
3-4.5 hr
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min-3 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min-3 hr 20 min

🛣️ Stanthorpe is a self-contained regional centre; long-distance travel is primarily by road.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town-centre services are reasonably accessible on foot, though most regional travel and commuting require driving.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Lock And High Streets Stanthorpe 4380 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
50 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.4%

65 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,406
Census 2021
5,286
▼ 2.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,636
Income 2021
$29,328
▲ 14.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,033
Born Overseas 812

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 142
  • 2. Italy 111
  • 3. New Zealand 98
  • 4. South Korea 33
  • 5. Netherlands 31
  • 6. Germany 28
  • 7. Philippines 26
  • 8. India 21
  • 9. Taiwan 20
  • 10. Croatia 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,107
Australian 1,908
Irish 594
Italian 579
Scottish 574
German 311
Australian Aboriginal 160
Dutch 76
Chinese 55
Polish 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,315
Both parents born in Australia
1,067
Both parents born overseas
482
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.1%
No Religion
31.7%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
187 (3.5%)
5-14 years
615 (11.6%)
15-19 years
275 (5.2%)
20-24 years
195 (3.7%)
25-34 years
515 (9.7%)
35-44 years
504 (9.5%)
45-54 years
599 (11.3%)
55-64 years
719 (13.6%)
65-74 years
883 (16.7%)
75-84 years
554 (10.5%)
85+ years
236 (4.5%)

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