Stanthorpe, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Stanthorpe, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Stanthorpe |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.6617 |
| Longitude | 151.92528 |
| Population | 5,378 |
| Density | 159.3 /km² |
| Area | 33.8 km² |
| Elevation | 796 m |
| Postcode | 4380 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 171 km southwest |
Stanthorpe is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,378. The locality covers an area of 33.8 km², giving a population density of about 159.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 796 m above sea level. It lies approximately 171 km southwest of Brisbane. Stanthorpe is located at 28.6617°S, 151.9253°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4380. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stanthorpe rests upon a tableland where the air carries a crispness that hints at its elevation, a gentle coolness even in the height of summer. It lies 122.6 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 9.7 km north-north-east of Glen Aplin. The landscape here is one of subtle undulations, a mosaic of rich, red earth supporting orchards heavy with fruit and vineyards that stretch like emerald carpets under a vast, often brilliant sky. Granite outcrops, weathered by millennia, punctuate the rolling hills, their grey forms a steadfast presence against the vibrant hues of cultivated fields and the deep greens of surrounding eucalyptus forests. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality, bathing the orchards in a warm glow that makes the ripe apples and stone fruits seem impossibly luminous.
This highland district, established in the latter half of the 19th century, soon discovered its fertile soils and temperate climate were ideally suited for agriculture, a heritage that continues to define Stanthorpe’s economy. While grazing lands once dominated, the enduring legacy of the Italian migrants who arrived in the early 20th century is powerfully evident in the proliferation of vineyards, transforming Stanthorpe into the heart of Queensland's wine country. Beyond the celebrated wineries, the region thrives on the cultivation of apples, pears, and a diverse array of stone fruits, their seasonal abundance celebrated with local festivals. The nearby granite belt offers a rugged counterpoint to the cultivated valleys, with national parks inviting exploration of ancient rock formations and diverse flora, a subtle reminder of the deeper geological time that shaped this unique corner of the Southern Downs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stanthorpe, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Stanthorpe, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Stanthorpe includes the postcode (4380), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stanthorpe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |