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Stanthorpe
2,691 km²
Recent growth and steady development have shaped the rural character of Stanthorpe. This Southern Downs town serves as a regional hub across a vast area of over 2,600 square kilometres. It is a place where most residents rely on cars for daily needs, as few homes are within walking distance of services. The community is defined by its inland setting and a population that maintains a traditional regional profile.
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There are 373 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 24. The unemployment rate for this group is 17.1%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%. Only 0.8% of people speak a First Nations language, a rate far below the Queensland average.
Most of the town is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average of 5.0. Very few homes are near public transport, and only 30.4% of dwellings have a 15-minute-city walkshed, meaning most residents must drive to reach schools, health services, and groceries.