Applethorpe, QLD 4378 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Applethorpe is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4378, home to 571 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Southern Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 165 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 571
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,408 /week
- Median personal income
- $589 /week
- Median family income
- $1,511 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Southern Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Applethorpe State School
- Stanthorpe State High School
- Stanthorpe State School
- St Joseph's School (Stanthorpe)
- The Summit State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Applethorpe State School, New England Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.0% of the 302 resolvable premises in Applethorpe. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 94.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Applethorpe?
Applethorpe (QLD 4378) had 571 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Applethorpe?
The median advertised rent in Applethorpe is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Applethorpe?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Applethorpe covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Applethorpe State School (0.6 km), Stanthorpe State High School (3.9 km), Stanthorpe State School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Applethorpe?
Applethorpe is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Applethorpe?
Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Applethorpe?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Applethorpe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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