Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Stanthorpe

34 km²

Stanthorpe is characterised by modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Stanthorpe, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,286▼ -1.8%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over31.7%Children under 1515.3%People in a de facto relationship9.8%▲ +11.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)31.7%

Older adults (45–64)25.0%

Young adults (25–44)19.2%

Children (0–14)15.3%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (11%).

Married47%
Never married29%
Divorced11%
Widowed9%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (3%) and Italy (2%).

Australia76.3%

England2.7%

Italy2.1%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines0.5%

India0.4%

China0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (9%).

English39.9%

Australian36.1%

Irish11.2%

Italian11.0%

Scottish10.9%

German5.9%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese1.0%

Indian0.6%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home8.9%

Language used at home

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Italian (3%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only84.1%

Italian2.6%

Mandarin0.5%

Hindi0.4%

Punjabi0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion31.7%

Religious affiliation

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (35%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity62%
No religion35%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.7%

Highest year of school

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1241.6%

Year 1027.4%

Year 9 or below15.5%

Year 116.4%

Highest qualification level

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV34.6%

Bachelor degree17.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.4%

Postgraduate degree3.6%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Management & commerce at 17%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce13.1%

Engineering & related11.8%

Society & culture11.5%

Education10.8%

Health10.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.2%

Architecture & building6.3%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Creative arts2.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$564▲ +31.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$970▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,353▲ +37.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.8%

Household income distribution

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49935.9%

Under $65028.3%

$1,500–$2,99921.6%

$3,000–$3,9993.8%

$4,000 or more2.9%

Personal income distribution

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Under $650 at 57%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65051.4%

$650–$1,49930.3%

$1,500–$2,9997.3%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.7%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities9.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (10%).

None54.2%

One condition21.9%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis14.8%

Mental health10.6%

Asthma9.1%

Other condition7.9%

Diabetes7.2%

Heart disease6.4%

Cancer4.2%

Lung condition3.5%

Stroke1.7%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.2%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid20.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families15.8%People living alone36.3%▲ +8.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people38.3%

1 person36.3%

3 people10.2%

4 people9.0%

5 people4.3%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +38.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,200▼ -4.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting30.4%Homes owned outright42.9%Separate (detached) houses88.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.1%▲ +1.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Owned outright44%
Rented31%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms45.7%

4 bedrooms26.6%

2 bedrooms18.4%

5 or more3.8%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is $200–$349 at 70%, followed by Under $200 (22%) and $350–$549 (7%).

$200–$34969.5%

Under $20022.0%

$350–$5497.0%

$750 or more0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by Under $1,000 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79944.2%

Under $1,00032.7%

$1,800–$2,99917.3%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.3%▼ -26.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle42.4%

2 vehicles32.7%

3 vehicles10.5%

No vehicle8.3%

4 or more6.0%

How people get to work

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (8%).

Car (driver)65.4%

Car (passenger)7.1%

Worked at home7.1%

Walked5.1%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%Recent arrivals from overseas12.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation47.0%Employed full-time50.0%

Industries people work in

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.9%

Retail trade10.6%

Accommodation & food10.5%

Education & training9.7%

Construction7.6%

Manufacturing4.9%

Other services4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Public administration & safety3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Stanthorpe, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Labourers18.7%

Professionals14.1%

Community & personal service13.4%

Managers12.2%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.7%

Sales workers9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers6.9%

Areas within Stanthorpe

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Nearby areas

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