Stanthorpe, QLD 4380 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stanthorpe is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4380, home to 5,286 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 188 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,286
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $970 /week
- Median personal income
- $564 /week
- Median family income
- $1,353 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- St Joseph's School (Stanthorpe)
- Stanthorpe State School
- Stanthorpe State High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- St Joseph's School, Corundum St
- Stanthorpe State School, Connor St
- Stanthorpe State High School, McGlew St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 38.4% of the 3,456 resolvable premises in Stanthorpe. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 18.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 38.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stanthorpe?
Stanthorpe (QLD 4380) had 5,286 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Stanthorpe?
The median advertised rent in Stanthorpe is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stanthorpe?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Stanthorpe covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (Stanthorpe) (0.5 km), Stanthorpe State School (0.7 km), Stanthorpe State High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stanthorpe?
Stanthorpe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (38.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stanthorpe?
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 Stanthorpe?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stanthorpe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. 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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