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Stanthorpe
34 km²
Daily life in Stanthorpe is shaped by a significantly older population and a slower pace of income. The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This makes it a retirement-heavy community where over 31% of people are seniors. While the town is more affordable than most areas, it faces challenges with lower employment rates and a high need for health support.
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Stanthorpe is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, while 15.4% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the Australian average of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 84.1% of people. Around 8.9% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian. At 31.7%, the proportion of people with no religion is well below both the Queensland (41.2%) and Australian (38.9%) figures.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people finished Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas across the board. The typical weekly household income is $970, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities.
Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas, with 21.2% giving their time. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations people make up a significant portion of the community, though they face high unemployment at 28.8%. This is far above the national rate of 12.3%.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Detached houses are the norm for 88.2% of homes, and ownership is high, with 42.9% owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is quite mobile, with 37.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Those who are employed often work in health care, agriculture, or retail.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. However, there is no public transport within walking distance of any home.