Applethorpe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
571
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Applethorpe.
The postcode for Applethorpe is 4378 (QLD).
Applethorpe (4378) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Applethorpe has roughly 571 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Applethorpe with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Applethorpe scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Applethorpe's population at 571, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
571
Median age
44
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
571
Median age: 44
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Applethorpe?
A local agent who actually sells in Applethorpe will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Applethorpe?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Applethorpe, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Applethorpe?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Applethorpe
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,470
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Applethorpe.
Local schools for Applethorpe
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Applethorpe State School
The Summit State School
Stanthorpe State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Applethorpe.
- What is the Applethorpe postcode?
- Applethorpe is in the 4378 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is Applethorpe?
- Applethorpe is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4378, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Applethorpe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Applethorpe?
- There are 7 schools serving Applethorpe on this page, including Applethorpe State School, The Summit State School, Stanthorpe State High School.
- How walkable is Applethorpe?
- Applethorpe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Applethorpe?
- Applethorpe is close to Glen Niven, Dalcouth, Diamondvale, The Summit, Stanthorpe.
- What is the population of Applethorpe?
- The population of Applethorpe is approximately 571 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
For Sale
Applethorpe
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Applethorpe vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Applethorpe?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Applethorpe: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide