| Stanmore Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Stanmore | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 26°53′38″S152°47′29″E / 26.8938°S 152.7913°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 454 (2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.098/km2 (23.56/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4514 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 49.9 km2 (19.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pumicestone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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Stanmore is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Stanmore had a population of 454 people. [1]
Stanmore is 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. The Stanley River passes through Stanmore and marks part of the northern boundary. Bellthorpe State Forest occupies a section of the north. Kilcoy–Beerwah Road runs through from south to north-east. [3]
The locality derives its name from a grazing property Stanmore established by George Adophus Mason by 1875 and operated by him until his death in 1936. [2] [4] [5] [6]
Stanmore Provisional School opened in 1891. [7] On 1 January 1909, it became Stanmore State School. It closed on 31 December 1972. [8] The school was at 491-495 Kilcoy Beerwah Road ( 26°53′37″S152°46′54″E / 26.8935°S 152.7818°E ). [9] [10] [11]
In 1912 part of the Stanmore property was subdivided and sold. [12] [13]
In the 2011 census, Stanmore recorded a population of 481 people, 50.5% female and 49.5% male. [14] The median age of the Stanmore population was 39 years, 2 years above the national median of 37. 86.5% of people living in Stanmore were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 3.5%, United States of America 1.5%, Scotland 1%, Cambodia 0.8%, South Africa 0.8%. 95.6% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.6% Afrikaans, 0.6% Khmer, 0.6% Maltese, 0.6% Italian. [14]
In the 2016 census, Stanmore had a population of 437 people. [15]
In the 2021 census, Stanmore had a population of 454 people. [1]
There are no schools in Stanmore. The nearest government primary schools are Woodford State School in neighbouring Woodford to the south-east, Peachester State School in Peachester to the north-east, and Glass House Mountains State School in Glass House Mountains to the east. The nearest government secondary schools are Woodford State School in Woodford (to Year 10), Maleny State High School (to Year 12) in Maleny to the north-east, Beerwah State High School (to Year 12) in Beerwah to the east, and Kilcoy State High School (to Year 12) in Kilcoy to the south-west. [11]
Maleny is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Maleny was a timber town until the early 1920s and then was a centre of dairy production and fruit growing. In the 2021 census, the locality of Maleny had a population of 3,959 people.
Kenilworth is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Kenilworth had a population of 604 people.
The Stanley River is a perennial river in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. A major tributary of the Brisbane River, the Stanley River valley extends roughly 35 kilometres (22 mi) westwards from the area south of Maleny, through Woodford to Kilcoy before veering southwards.
Mooloolah Valley is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mooloolah Valley had a population of 3,629 people.
The D'Aguilar Highway is a two-lane highway linking the Bruce Highway near Caboolture with the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy in the state of Queensland, Australia. Major towns along the route include Woodford, Kilcoy, Blackbutt, Yarraman, and Nanango. The highway is approximately 164 km (102 mi) in length. The D'Aguilar Highway's highest elevation along its length is 527 m just north of Yarraman, and the lowest point is at 26.8 m just west of Caboolture.
Kilcoy is a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Kilcoy had a population of 1,996 people.
Beerwah is a rural town and locality in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, the locality of Beerwah had a population of 7,734 people.
Woodford is a rural town and locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Woodford had a population of 4,022 people.
Mount Mee is a rural town and locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Mount Mee had a population of 519 people.
Bellthorpe is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Bellthorpe had a population of 108 people.
Peachester is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Peachester had a population of 1,460 people.
Booroobin is a rural locality split between the City of Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast Region in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Booroobin had a population of 258 people.
Stony Creek is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Stony Creek had a population of 245 people.
Bald Knob is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Bald Knob had a population of 280 people.
Cedarton is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cedarton had a population of 129 people.
Mount Byron is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Byron had a population of 21 people.
Mount Delaney is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Delaney had a population of 80 people.
Glenfern is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Glenfern had a population of 11 people.
Glass House Mountains Road is a continuous 30.4-kilometre (18.9 mi) road route in the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast local government areas of Queensland, Australia. Part of it is designated as part of State Route 6. It is a state-controlled road, part regional and part district.
Kilcoy–Beerwah Road is a continuous 30.4-kilometre (18.9 mi) road route in the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast local government areas of Queensland, Australia. It is designated as part of State Route 6. It is a state-controlled regional road. It is part of a route that carries tourist traffic from the New England Highway to the Bruce Highway.
