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Stanthorpe, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Stanthorpe is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,378. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,378 Population 2/sq mi density
2,612 ft Elevation 796 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,063 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,063 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,286 people.

People

Population5,378
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,063
Per Capita$19,063
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units2,151

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Population5,378
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Coordinates-28.6543°, 151.9339°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,063
Median Age50.0 years

About Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,378. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Stanthorpe has a population of 5,378 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,522.0 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,378
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
3,522.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stanthorpe vs Australia Average

The median household income in Stanthorpe is $19,063, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,063 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $367, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 511 business establishments.

Income: Stanthorpe vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,063
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,063
Avg Weekly Wage$367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)511

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stanthorpe is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,151 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units2,151

Property Tax

Climate in Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.8° 90.9
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 16° / 27° 78.0
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.3° 56.6
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.5° 28.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 5.7° / 19° 48.6
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 3.4° / 16.1° 41.9
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 1.7° / 15.5° 38.1
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 2.1° / 17.6° 34.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.6° / 20.8° 40.4
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 9.2° / 23.7° 69.1
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 12.8° / 26° 83.8
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 102.5
Stanthorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area3,522.0 sq mi (9,122.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-28.6543°N, 151.9339°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.46"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Stanthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Stanthorpe

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glen Aplin State School - - - -
Severnlea State School - - - -
Stanthorpe State High School - - - -
Stanthorpe State School - - - -
St Joseph's School - - - -
Applethorpe State School - - - -
Broadwater State School - - - -
Greenlands State School - - - -
The Summit State School - - - -
St Joseph's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stanthorpe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Loving Life FM - AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in Stanthorpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb and Co Coach Collectables Museum

Libraries in Stanthorpe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stanthorpe Library & Art Gallery0.0

Hotels in Stanthorpe

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alure Stanthorpe
Granite Belt Retreat
iComply Worker's Honestead

Restaurants in Stanthorpe

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anna's Restaurant
Boulevard Court
Groove 'n' Grill Diner
Lee's Chinese Takeaway
Pocket of Spice
Singing Lake Cafe
The Rocks
Uncle Bob Fusion Restaurant
Varias Restaurant
yim thai

Cafes in Stanthorpe

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brinx Deli and Cafe
Cafe 77
Commercial Coffee Stop
Lilys Cafe
Love Cafe
The Station Café
Zest

Castles in Stanthorpe

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Glen Australia

Veterinaries in Stanthorpe

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Southern Cross Veterinary Services
Stanthorpe Vet Care Services

Train Stations in Stanthorpe

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanthorpe

Gas Stations in Stanthorpe

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #13325303907
BP
Caltex
EG Australia
Glen Aplin Roadhouse
Liberty Stanthorpe
Metro

Banks in Stanthorpe

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage Bank
NAB
Queensland Country Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Stanthorpe

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanthorpe Plaza

Golf Courses in Stanthorpe

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanthorpe Golf Course

Breweries in Stanthorpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brass Monkey Brew House

Airports Near Stanthorpe

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Baryulgil Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Cherrabah AirportCRHSmall Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Glen Aplin private strip-Small Airport
Stanthorpe AirportSNHSmall Airport
Tenterfield Airport-Small Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Wyberba Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stanthorpe

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glen Alpin CPA
Stanthorpe LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stanthorpe

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Paul's Anglican Church
Stanthorpe Baptist Church
Stanthorpe Christian Fellowship
Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church
Stanthorpe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Stanthorpe Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 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 Stanthorpe

What is the population of Stanthorpe?

Stanthorpe has a population of 5,378 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,522.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Stanthorpe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,063, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stanthorpe?

Stanthorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Stanthorpe?

Stanthorpe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $367. There are 511 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stanthorpe?

The median home value in Stanthorpe is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

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