Stanthorpe, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Stanthorpe QLD is 5,286 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stanthorpe is $564 per week ($29,328 per year). Median rent in Stanthorpe is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Stanthorpe has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Stanthorpe has a population density of 157 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stanthorpe is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanthorpe is $1,200.

There were 823 recorded offences in Stanthorpe in 2025-26, a rate of 156 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (220 offences).

Population
5,286
Census 2021
Median income
$564/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Stanthorpe vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Stanthorpe is $564 a week, 24% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,287th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 50, 8 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureStanthorpeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$564/wk$747/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$970/wk$1,593/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,200/mo$1,625/mo −26%$1,733/mo
Median age5042 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.8%20.4% +5.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Stanthorpe, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Stanthorpe Population

5,286 residents at the 2021 Census.

Stanthorpe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$564/wk
$29,328 per year
Ranked 7,560 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Stanthorpe Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $970/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Stanthorpe against your income

About $4,203 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $720/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Stanthorpe Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
971
avg ICSEA score
1,290
total students
St Joseph's School Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 492 students
1017
ICSEA
Stanthorpe State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 523 students
957
ICSEA
Stanthorpe State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 275 students
939
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Stanthorpe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (2,533) Female 52.1% (2,757)

Population Density

157
people per km²
5,286 people · 33.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,353
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
Italy
2.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Korea
0.6%
Netherlands
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.6%
Spanish
0.6%
Korean
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
German
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.9%
Australian
36.1%
Irish
11.2%
Italian
11.0%
Scottish
10.9%
German
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Dutch
1.4%
Chinese
1.0%
Polish
0.7%
Indian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.2%
Catholic
25.0%
Anglican
14.0%
Not stated
10.0%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.6% 2,086
Separated
4.2% 186
Divorced
11.3% 506
Widowed
9.2% 411
Never married
28.7% 1,286

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
39.6%
Couple: children under 15
33.0%
Couple: no children under 15
11.4%
One parent: children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.3%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
10.2%
4 persons
9.0%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Stanthorpe

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,212 occupied private dwellings in Stanthorpe at the 2021 Census, 30.4% were rented, 42.9% owned outright and 22.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
42.9% 950 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.8% 504 dwellings
Rented
30.4% 672 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.5% 55 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
18.9%
3 bedrooms
46.8%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$450-$599/mo
4.1%
$600-$799/mo
7.8%
$800-$999/mo
10.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.3%
1 vehicle
42.4%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3 vehicles
10.5%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Stanthorpe

Employment

Employed full-time
24.9% 999 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 864 people
Unemployed
2.7% 108 people
Not in labour force
50.9% 2,045 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Labourers
13.3%
Managers
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$500-$649/wk
9.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.1%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Car (passenger)
7.8%
Walked only
5.6%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.3%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.9%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.5%
Engineering
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Education
13.6%
Health
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.2%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
5.2%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.5%
Secondary: Government
29.4%
Primary: Catholic
13.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.8%
Vocational Education
8.3%
Pre-school
6.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.2%
Has need for assistance
9.6%
Need for assistance not stated
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
557
Arthritis
270
Asthma
196
Diabetes
192
Lung condition
187
Heart disease
182
Cancer
101
Stroke
90
Kidney disease
77
Dementia
39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 551
Did not provide
86.6% 3,551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.0% 948
Not a volunteer
77.0% 3,168

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
4.4% 184
Never served
95.4% 3,947

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.2%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
8.8%
5+ children
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
42
1951: 1960
117
1961: 1970
118
1971: 1980
113
1981: 1990
73
1991: 2000
54
2001: 2010
82
2011: 2015
56
2016
18
2017
20
2018
37
2019
24
2020
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
40.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,136
Moved from QLD
340
Moved: same area (SA2)
264
Moved from NSW
53
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from SA
6
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.9%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Stanthorpe Crime Statistics

823 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
220
Traffic
168
Theft
150
Assault
60
Domestic Violence
48
Sexual Offences
44
Break & Enter
43
Fraud
36
Property Damage
28
Weapons
26

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanthorpe

What is the population of Stanthorpe QLD?

The population of Stanthorpe QLD is 5,286 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 157 people per km². Stanthorpe is ranked #1,491 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stanthorpe?

The median personal income in Stanthorpe QLD is $564 per week, or $29,328 per year. The median household income is $970 per week. Family income is $1,353 per week. Stanthorpe is ranked #7,560 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stanthorpe?

Median rent in Stanthorpe QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Stanthorpe ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stanthorpe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stanthorpe QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stanthorpe?

The median age in Stanthorpe QLD is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stanthorpe a good suburb to live in?

Stanthorpe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,286. The median income is $564/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32655. All dollar figures in AUD.