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Stanley, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Stanley is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 538. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 0/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$25,080 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,080 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population538
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,080
Per Capita$25,080
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$634
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units215

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population538
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-40.7606°, 145.2956°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,050 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,080
Median Age51.0 years

About Stanley

Stanley is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 538. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Stanley has a population of 538 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,487.3 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

538
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
1,487.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stanley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Stanley is $25,080, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,080 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $482, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Stanley vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,080
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,080
Avg Weekly Wage$482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stanley is $126,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $634 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 215 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,800
55% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$634
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

Climate in Stanley

Stanley has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.7°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.4°C / 62°F 11.1° / 21.8° 37.5
Feb 16.7°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22° 34.4
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 20.5° 54.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.8° 60.3
May 10.8°C / 51°F 6.3° / 15.4° 92.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.9° 88.1
Jul 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 120.4
Aug 9.3°C / 49°F 5° / 13.6° 121.7
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.1° / 14.8° 96.0
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.4° 73.4
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.4° 60.8
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 9.9° / 19.9° 59.3
Stanley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,487.3 sq mi (3,852.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-40.7606°N, 145.2956°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 129 km
Feb 7, 2002 86 km S of Currie, Australia M3.9 110 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in

Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Stanley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stanley Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Stanley

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Stanley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Discovery Museum

Libraries in Stanley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Smithton Library0.0

Hotels in Stanley

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanley Seaview Inn

Restaurants in Stanley

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hursey Seafoods
Landers
Michael's Restaurant on the Bay

Cafes in Stanley

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moby Dicks Breakfast Bar & Cafe
The Nut Cafe
The Stranded Whale Coffee Shop & Tea Rooms
The Swinging Anchor Cafe
Touchwood
Ye Olde Chocolate Shop

Monuments in Stanley

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Last A original Family Of Tasmania 1842

Gas Stations in Stanley

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanley Supermarket

Gyms in Stanley

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #544472287

Golf Courses in Stanley

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanley Golf Course

Airports Near Stanley

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Smithton AirportSIOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
Balfour Airport—Small Airport
Hunter Island Airport—Small Airport
Waratah Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Stanley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stanley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
St James Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley

What is the population of Stanley?

Stanley has a population of 538 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,487.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Stanley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,080, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stanley?

Stanley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in Stanley?

Stanley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $482. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stanley?

The median home value in Stanley is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

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