Applethorpe vs Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stanthorpe (953) sits above Applethorpe (945). Applethorpe skews owner-occupied (77%), Stanthorpe runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Applethorpe and Stanthorpe side by side
| Measure | Applethorpe | Stanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $462,500 |
| Median unit | – | $334,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $475/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 65 |
| Population | 571 | 5,286 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Stanthorpe edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 945). Applethorpe also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Applethorpe vs Stanthorpe: common questions
Does Applethorpe or Stanthorpe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stanthorpe scores 953 vs 945 in Applethorpe. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Applethorpe or Stanthorpe?
Stanthorpe scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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