Applethorpe
QLD 4378 • Queensland
About Applethorpe
Applethorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated on the New England Highway approximately 5 kilometres north of Stanthorpe in the cool-climate Granite Belt region. Sitting at an elevation of 872 metres, the town has a population of around 571 people and is known for its crisp mountain air and proximity to Queensland's premier apple, stone fruit, and wine-producing district. The locality falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council and is approximately 213 kilometres south-west of Brisbane.
The lifestyle in Applethorpe centres on the region's thriving horticultural and wine industries, with residents and visitors alike drawn to the surrounding orchards, vineyards, and farm-gate produce. The Granite Belt's cool climate produces exceptional apples — reflected in the town's very name — along with cherries, strawberries, and award-winning wines. Everyday amenities including schools, supermarkets, and medical services are available in nearby Stanthorpe, just a short drive south, making Applethorpe an appealing base for those seeking a country lifestyle with good community access.
Applethorpe falls under postcode 4378 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4378
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4378 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4378; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Stanthorpe local services — Stanthorpe town centre 10 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Via New England Highway through Warwick; car is the primary mode of transport
Small rural town with limited footpaths; most trips to services in Stanthorpe require a short drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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New England Highway
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Applethorpe. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.