33-786: Download coordinates as: Stanthorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,286 people. The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt . Stanthorpe 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 811m above sea level. The record low temperature of -10.6 °C (12.9 °F)
66-580: A larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and
99-580: A new & classic rock music format. The Breeze broadcasts on 90.1 MHz with an easy adult contemporary & classics hits format. Both stations are part of the Rebel Media group. Toowoomba based station CFM also broadcasts in Stanthorpe on 97.9 MHz. CFM is a part of the Australia wide Southern Cross Media network. The Stanthorpe area is served by a local Community Radio Station Ten FM . The Station
132-594: A popular European football culture and thus supports a relatively large number of teams in relation to its population size: Several of these teams share a home ground due to the small size of the town. Owing to its elevation, Stanthorpe features a subtropical highland climate ( Cfb ). At an altitude of 784 metres (2,572 ft), Stanthorpe holds the record for the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland at −10.6 °C (12.9 °F) on 23 June 1961. Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are
165-722: Is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at 2 McGlew Street ( 28°38′44″S 151°55′54″E / 28.6456°S 151.9317°E / -28.6456; 151.9317 ( Stanthorpe State High School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 653 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 45 non-teaching staff (31 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Queensland College of Wine Tourism at 22 Caves Road ( 28°38′31″S 151°56′02″E / 28.6419°S 151.9340°E / -28.6419; 151.9340 ( Queensland College of Wine Tourism ) ) offers Bachelor level degrees. The college operates in co-operation with
198-434: Is currently transmitting on 98.7 MHz with a low power transmitter situated on Mount Marlay . The station has in 2011 upgraded its Stanthorpe studios with a new mixing desk, new computers and professional grade monitor speakers. Ten FM has a local focus, derived in part from the stringent rules controlling Community Radio Stations. The station transmits a broad range of programs to attract the widest audience. In particular,
231-530: Is part of the Stanthorpe Parish within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane . Parkland has been developed along both sides of Quart Pot Creek as it flows through Stanthorpe with a network of paths for walking and cycling with bridges and other crossings. The Stanthorpe Heritage Museum at 12 High Street has a number of heritage buildings relocated to the museum site and a large number of displayed items from
264-481: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. Queensland Surveyor General Surveyor General of Queensland is a position originally created for the colony of Queensland , now a state of Australia . The position
297-987: The Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been a process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
330-600: The Kambuwal were an Indigenous Australian people of the state of Queensland. Norman Tindale estimated that the Kambuwal's territory stretched over 3,700 square miles (9,600 km). They straddled the border between Queensland and New South Wales , from south of Millmerran , and Inglewood to Bonshaw . Their eastern flank ended around Stanthorpe, Wallangarra and the western scarp of the Great Dividing Range . Stanthorpe
363-481: The Southern Downs Regional Council . The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has a changing set of exhibitions. A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in the collection, such as William Robinson , Jon Molvig , Margaret Olley and Charles Blackman . The biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize attracts entries from across Australia. The Southern Downs Regional Council operates
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#1732852761447396-666: The Reverend Colin McCulloch. St Joseph's Catholic School was established in October 1872 by four Sisters of Mercy: Sisters M Agnes, Emilian, Muredach and Malachy. Stanthorpe State School opened on 9 March 1874. On Tuesday 3 May 1881, the Southern railway line was officially opened to Stanthorpe by the Queensland Colonial Secretary, Arthur Palmer . The Post Office with a clock tower and an elaborate coat of arms
429-551: The Southern Downs Steam Railway) operates a tourist steam train most months from Warwick to Wallangarra & return, stopping in Stanthorpe. Stanthorpe Airport is on Aerodrome Road in Applethorpe . It is a public airport operated by the Southern Downs Regional Council . There are no regular scheduled services to this airport. Rebel FM 97.1 MHz was Stanthorpe's first commercial FM radio station. Rebel FM has
462-748: The Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex and council offices in Marsh Street ( 28°39′14″S 151°56′02″E / 28.6539°S 151.9339°E / -28.6539; 151.9339 ( Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex ) ). The Stanthorpe branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its rooms at 5 Victoria Street. St Paul's Anglican Church is at 2 Corundum Street ( 28°39′10″S 151°56′15″E / 28.6528°S 151.9376°E / -28.6528; 151.9376 ( St Denys Anglican Church ) ). It
495-609: The annual Australian Small Winemakers Show, the biennial Apple & Grape Harvest Festival , Ballandean Estates' Opera in the Vineyard and the Stanthorpe Show. Stanthorpe is on the Southern railway line . However, as at 2015, there are no scheduled passenger services operating to Stanthorpe railway station ( 28°39′27″S 151°56′15″E / 28.6575°S 151.9375°E / -28.6575; 151.9375 ( Stanthorpe railway station ) ). Downs Explorer (formerly
528-416: The area, and sheep and cattle grazing is also prevalent. The town lies in the valley of Quart Pot Creek and its tributary Funkers Gap Creek ( 28°39′04″S 151°55′43″E / 28.6511°S 151.9286°E / -28.6511; 151.9286 ( Funkers Gap Creek ) ) at 690 metres (2,260 ft) above sea level. The locality has the following mountains: Prior to British settlement,
561-530: The area. There were plenty of Italian settlers and wine was made for home enjoyment. Mount Marlay was named after Edward Marlay, a selector and tin miner. On 3 July 1872 he purchased Allotment 1, Section 1 in the Town of Stanthorpe. In July 1872, Presbyterian minister John McAra arrived in Stanthorpe and established a congregation. On 17 November 1872, the Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church was opened by
594-401: 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
627-466: The district's history, many unique to the Granite Belt . The relocated buildings include: Several private art galleries operate in Stanthorpe including the Glen Aplin Art Gallery which supports emerging artists and musicians who wish to display new works and perform at public functions. There are many interesting works of street art on Stanthorpe streets. There are many local events, including
660-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
693-423: The land leased to them in the areas around Stanthorpe which now bear the names of First World War battlefields. Stanthorpe State High School opened on 23 January 1961. The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery was established in 1972. Stanthorpe Adventist Primary School opened on 25 January 1982 and closed in 2002. The Stanthorpe Library opened in 1987 with a major refurbishment in 2004. The College of Wine Tourism
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#1732852761447726-520: The local Stanthorpe State High School, as well as other regional schools to provide secondary, undergraduate, and graduate certification related to wine and tourism industries. Stanthorpe Library and Regional Art Gallery building is located in Lock Street beside Weeroona Park ( 28°39′13″S 151°55′57″E / 28.6537°S 151.9326°E / -28.6537; 151.9326 ( Stanthorpe Library and Art Gallery ) ). Both are provided by
759-509: The names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to,
792-462: The school had an enrolment of 308 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. St Joseph's Catholic School is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school at 100 High Street ( 28°39′10″S 151°56′17″E / 28.6528°S 151.9381°E / -28.6528; 151.9381 ( St Joseph's School ) ). Stanthorpe State High School
825-449: The south-western boundary. The New England Highway passes through the locality from Applethorpe in 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–Inglewood Road connects Stanthorpe and Broadwater to the west, then travels south-west to Texas . The land within
858-541: The station broadcasts Italoz, a weekly program with an Italian theme to cater for the many listeners around the Stanthorpe area with an Italian background. The Border Post is the only paid local newspaper servicing the district. The Stanthorpe Border Post is relied upon for its coverage of local news and events. Stanthorpe is also serviced by a Christian radio network 3ABN Australia rebroadcasting on FM 88.0 MHz. It features programs about health, lifestyle, children's programs and interesting interviews. Stanthorpe has
891-405: The tin prices fell, many miners turned to farming. The subtropical highland climate was very suitable for growing cool climate fruits and vegetables. Grapes were first planted here in the 1860s with encouragement from the local Catholic parish priest Father Jerome Davadi to produce altar wine. His Italian descent made grape growing and wine production a familiar pastime and the notion caught on in
924-846: Was constructed in Maryland Street in 1901 in the Arts and Crafts style . Following Federation , the Commonwealth Government took charge of post and telegraphic services. However, they contracted the construction of post offices in Queensland to the Public Works Department of the Queensland Government and the Stanthorpe Post Office is believed to be one of the first ordered by the Commonwealth Government. It
957-464: Was designed by the first Commonwealth Government Architect John Smith Murdoch . The cool dry climate was valued as an aid to health from the early nineteenth century especially for those suffering from tuberculosis or chest conditions. Following the First World War , Stanthorpe was a major resettlement area for soldiers recovering from mustard gas exposure. Many of these Soldier Settlers took up
990-421: Was founded by tin miners. People came from many countries to mine tin from 1872. Prior to 1872 this area boasted some large pastoral runs and a few prospectors in bark huts. At that time, the area was known as 'Quart Pot Creek'. The Private Township of Stannum existed in the area along one side of the present main street. With the discovery of tin and the influx of miners and new businesses, a 'more suitable' name
1023-538: Was opened in 2007. In the 2016 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,286 people. Stanthorpe has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Stanthorpe State School is a government primary (Early Childhood to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Marsh Street ( 28°38′59″S 151°56′03″E / 28.6498°S 151.9343°E / -28.6498; 151.9343 ( Stanthorpe State School ) ). In 2017,
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1056-585: Was registered on June 23, 1961 in Stanthorpe. This is the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland . 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
1089-417: Was sought by the town fathers. Thus, Stanthorpe became the name which encompassed all, as this area became for a time, the largest alluvial tin mining and mineral field in Queensland. Stanthorpe literally means 'tintown', as Stannum is Latin for 'tin' and thorpe is Middle English for 'village'. The Queensland Surveyor General , Augustus Charles Gregory , is credited with coining the name in 1872. When
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