In Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), for dwellings occupied by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the median weekly rent was $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,170. 39.1% of homes are fully owned, and 24.1% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. Of the six hotels listed by Pugh's directory in 1924, four continued in 2008. [citation needed], The area is a popular tourist destination, particularly for the short-break drive market from South East Queensland and northern New South Wales. [5], The New England Highway passes through the town from Applethorpe to the north to Severnlea in the south. Rent weekly payments (RNTD) [2][3] In the 2016 census, Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people.[1]. The nature of the income imputation means that the reported proportion may significantly overstate the true proportion. Ten FM has a local focus, derived in part from the stringent rules controlling Community Radio Stations. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. Indigenous household Indicator (INGDWTD). View the data quality statements for: 2011 benchmarks are not available for this data item. The Stanthorpe Border Post is relied upon for its coverage of local news and events. Stanthorpe has a recorded population of 5406 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane. [29][30], The Stanthorpe Library opened in 1987 with a major refurbishment in 2004. With the discovery of tin and the influx of miners and new businesses, a 'more suitable' name was sought by the town fathers. Stanthorpe (4380) is a suburb of Western, South Western, Queensland. [38], Rebel FM 97.1 MHz was Stanthorpe's first commercial FM radio station. [7] Mount Banca is to the north-west of the town (28°38′34″S 151°55′28″E / 28.6427°S 151.9244°E / -28.6427; 151.9244 (Mount Banca)) and rises to 924 metres (3,031 ft),[8] while Mount Marlay is to the north-east of the town (28°39′13″S 151°56′49″E / 28.6536°S 151.9469°E / -28.6536; 151.9469 (Mount Marlay)) and rises to 918 metres (3,012 ft). [48] It includes a special education program. [5], The New England Highway passes through the town from Applethorpe to the north to Severnlea in the south. The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt. The granite boulders of the region attract rock-climbers, and bush-walkers like to explore the little-known Underground River. To access the hidden content within each section, select the section to display the content, then use arrow keys to navigate down to the expanded content. The region's first wine grapes were planted in 1965. More information about Census and labour force status is provided in Understanding the Census and Census Data. [40], Several private art galleries operate in Stanthorpe including the Glen Aplin Art Gallery which supports emerging artists and musicians who wish to display new works and perform at public functions.[41][42]. The college operates in co-operation with the local Stanthorpe State High School,[51] as well as other regional schools, prtovide secondary, undergraduate, and graduate certification related to wine and tourism industries.[17]. The latter are particularly in evidence in spring, when wildflowers explode into evidence. Winter months can be very cold on the Granite Belt, and night-time frost is very common. It is the northernmost part of the New England Tablelands. His Italian descent made grape growing and wine production a familiar pastime and the notion caught on in the area. There were 2,106 people who reported being in the labour force in the week before Census night in Stanthorpe (State Suburbs). Stanthorpe literally means 'tintown', as Stannum is Latin for 'tin' and thorpe is Middle English for 'village'. View the data quality statements for: The Stanthorpe area is served by a local Community Radio Station Ten FM. The Southern Downs Steam Railway operates a tourist steam train most months from Warwick to Wallangarra & return, stopping in Stanthorpe. 51.1% of people are married, 26.2% have never married and 9.3% are divorced and 3.5% are separated. Stanthorpe has become the centre of the largest water carting project by a local government, with the apple and wine-growing town's supply officially running out on Monday. In Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), of people aged 15 years and over, 67.9% did unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census. It is about 170 kms from QLD's capital city of Brisbane. [2009-2010] +0.80 %/Yr. The median/average age of the population of Stanthorpe is 45 years of age. [2007-2008] +0.60 %/Yr. * By 2000 there were nearly 40 wineries in the district. Last official estimated population of Stanthorpe (as Statistical Area Level 2) was 5 532 people (on 2017-06-30)[2]. In particular, the station broadcasts Italoz, a weekly program with an Italian theme to cater for the many listeners around the Stanthorpe area with an Italian background. With a population of 5 385, Stanthorpe is a small township that lies just under 2 hours drive south of Toowoomba and 3 hours south-west of Brisbane. Indigenous household Indicator (INGDWTD). There are 435 widowed people living in Stanthorpe. [3] The elevation creates a climate of four distinct seasons on the Granite Belt. The town lies in the valley of Quart Pot Creek and its tributary Funkers Gap Creek (28°39′04″S 151°55′43″E / 28.6511°S 151.9286°E / -28.6511; 151.9286 (Funkers Gap Creek))[6] at 690 metres (2,260 ft) above sea level. [3] And is part of the Southern Downs Region local government area. In Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), 24.3% of people were attending an educational institution. It was designed by the first Commonwealth Government Architect John Smith Murdoch.[15][16]. Total family income (FINF) [1996-1997] +0.93 %/Yr. [1994-1995] -0.76 %/Yr. Stanthorpe's population steadily increased after World War II. [5] Crops grown in the surrounding area include vegetables, apples, grapes and stone fruit. In Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), of all households, 63.7% were family households, 33.6% were single person households and 2.7% were group households. View the data quality statement for Place of Usual Residence (PURP) In Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), for dwellings occupied by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the average household size was 3.2 persons, with 0.9 persons per bedroom. [46][47] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 308 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). People came from many countries to mine tin from 1872. [11], The College of Wine Tourism was opened in 2007. [2012-2013] +0.22 %/Yr. The number of households where rent payments were 30% or more of an imputed income measure are expressed in this table as a proportion of the total number of households in an area (including those households which were not renting, and excluding the small proportion of visitor-only and other non-classifiable households). Both are provided by the Southern Downs Regional Council. [7] Mount Banca is to the north-west of the town (28°38′34″S 151°55′28″E / 28.6427°S 151.9244°E / -28.6427; 151.9244 (Mount Banca)) and rises to 924 metres (3,031 ft),[8] while Mount Marlay is to the north-east of the town (28°39′13″S 151°56′49″E / 28.6536°S 151.9469°E / -28.6536; 151.9469 (Mount Marlay)) and rises to 918 metres (3,012 ft). 2015: 5,612: 23,777,777: Working Age Population (aged 15-64 years) (%) No Data Available: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples: Estimated Resident Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population - … Rebel FM has a new & classic rock music format. The town lies in the valley of Quart Pot Creek and its tributary Funkers Gap Creek (28°39′04″S 151°55′43″E / 28.6511°S 151.9286°E / -28.6511; 151.9286 (Funkers Gap Creek))[6] at 690 metres (2,260 ft) above sea level. Although an agricultural centre of the Granite Belt, there is little agriculture within the town's boundaries. Other villages include Applethorpe, Amiens, Ballandean, Glen Aplin, Passchendaele, Thulimbah, Pozieres, and Wallangarra, in the south at the border with New South Wales. Stanthorpe State High School opened on 23 January 1961. Stanthorpe Australia; Population & People: Estimated Resident Population - persons (no.) Children aged 0 - 14 years made up 16.9% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 28.6% of the population. There are more than 50 wineries in the Granite Belt area. [9], St Joseph's Catholic School was established in October 1872 by four Sisters of Mercy: Sisters M Agnes, Emilian, Muredach and Malachy. It is the northernmost part of the New England Tablelands. [1999-2000] +1.57 %/Yr. In the year before the Census, 24.5% of people did voluntary work through an organisation or a group. The information contained in this QuickStat has been produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics | It contains data from the 2016 Census of Population & Housing held on 9 August 2016 | Release date of this QuickStat was 23 October 2017 | Some values may have been adjusted to avoid release of confidential data | These adjustments may have a significant impact on the calculated percentages in QuickStats | For more information refer to Introduced Random Error in the 2016 Census Dictionary. The biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize attracts entries from across Australia. [32] A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in the collection, such as William Robinson, Jon Molvig, Margaret Olley and Charles Blackman. 87.4% of people living in Stanthorpe speak English only. Population of Stanthorpe Last official estimated population of Stanthorpe (as Statistical Area Level 2) was 5 532 people (on 2017-06-30). [10] The Queensland Surveyor General, Augustus Charles Gregory, is credited with coining the name in 1872.[2]. [14] Following Federation, the Commonwealth Government took charge of post and telegraphic services. When the tin prices fell, many miners turned to farming. Stanthorpe Population (QLD) All States/Territories Victoria ACT New South Wales South Australia Queensland Northern Territory Western Australia In 2011 there were 5385 people living in Stanthorpe . Therefore, the total responses count will not equal the persons count for this area. The Stanthorpe-Texas Road connects Stanthorpe to Broadwater to the west and then travels south-west to Texas.[5]. CFM is a part of the Australia wide Southern Cross Media network.[39]. Grapes were first planted here in the 1860s with encouragement from the local Catholic parish priest Father Jerome Davadi to produce altar wine. Despite spring frosts and variable soils Granite Belt grapes and wines are considered high quality.[1]. Data reported for Australia and Other Territories now includes Norfolk Island, following an amendment to the Acts Interpretation Act, 1901. The subtropical highland climate was very suitable for growing cool climate fruits and vegetables. The Granite Belt national parks are Girraween, Bald Rock, Sundown, and Boonoo Boonoo. Stanthorpe Population (QLD) All States/Territories Victoria ACT New South Wales South … A number of large pastoral stations were established in the region:[8]. [3] Digital Boundaries: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) 2016. Of occupied private dwellings in Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), 41.1% were owned outright, 22.6% were owned with a mortgage and 32.7% were rented. It is about 170 kms from QLD's capital city of Brisbane. This could have been through a desktop/laptop computer, mobile or smart phone, tablet, music or video player, gaming console, smart TV or any other device. [10] The Queensland Surveyor General, Augustus Charles Gregory, is credited with coining the name in 1872.[2]. At that time, the area was known as 'Quart Pot Creek'. [33], There are many interesting works of art on Stanthorpe streets across the Granite Belt. The Station is currently transmitting on 98.7 MHz with a low power transmitter situated on Mount Marlay. The Stanthorpe-Texas Road connects Stanthorpe to Broadwater to the west and then travels south-west to Texas.[5]. Of occupied private dwellings in Stanthorpe (State Suburbs), 86.9% were separate houses, 4.2% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses etc, 8.1% were flat or apartments and 0.6% were other dwellings. [17], In the 2016 census, Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people.[1].