Stanthorpe, Queensland

Stanthorpe Queensland
Stanthorpe township (north-west aspect) taken from Mount Marlay lookout
Stanthorpe
Coordinates	28°39′22.26″S 151°56′14.1″E / 28.6561833°S 151.937250°E / -28.6561833; 151.937250Coordinates: 28°39′22.26″S 151°56′14.1″E / 28.6561833°S 151.937250°E / -28.6561833; 151.937250
Population	5,385 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	4380
Elevation	811 m (2,661 ft)
Location	218 km (135 mi) SW of Brisbane 143 km (89 mi) S of Toowoomba 237 km (147 mi) W of Gold Coast
LGA(s)	Southern Downs Region
County	Bentinck
Parish	Stanthorpe, Broadwater, Folkestone
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.7 °C 71 °F 9.0 °C 48 °F 757.6 mm 29.8 in
Localities around Stanthorpe: Applethorpe Applethorpe Dalcouth Broadwater Stanthorpe Diamondvale Severnlea Mount Tully Storm King Kyoomba

Stanthorpe is a town situated in south east Queensland, Australia. The town lies on the New England Highway near the New South Wales border 223 kilometres (139 mi) from Brisbane via Warwick, 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Tenterfield and 811 m above sea level. The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt. At the 2011 census, Stanthorpe had a population of 7003538500000000000♠5385.

Stanthorpe was developed around Quart Pot Creek which meanders from south-east through the centre of town and then out through the south-west, where its confluence with Spring Creek forms the Severn River. Quart Pot Creek forms part of the south-western boundary of the locality, while the Severn River forms part of the south-western boundary.

The New England Highway passes through the town from Applethorpe to the north to Severnlea in the south. Originally it passed through the town centre along the main street, Maryland Street. However, it now bypasses to the west of the main developed area of the town. The Stanthorpe-Texas Road connects Stanthorpe to Broadwater to the west and then travels south-west to Texas.

The land within the boundaries of Stanthorpe is primarily used for urban purposes: housing, recreational, commercial and industrial with some undeveloped land on the hillier slopes. Although an agricultural centre of the Granite Belt, there is little agriculture within the town's boundaries. Crops grown in the surrounding area include vegetables, apples, grapes and stone fruit. Wine is also produced in the area, and sheep and cattle grazing is also prevalent.