Stanthorpe
location
- State: Queensland
- Country: Australia
- Population: 5400
- Coordinates: -28.6546, 151.933
Stanthorpe
About the Community
Stanthorpe is the largest town on Queensland’s Granite Belt and serves as the commercial, medical and community hub for many surrounding districts.
Known for its cool climate, vineyards, orchards and spectacular granite landscapes, Stanthorpe is home to around 5,400 people and provides services to communities stretching from Ballandean and Wallangarra through to Dalveen, The Summit, Glen Aplin and Eukey.
For many local families, Stanthorpe is where they access hospitals, medical care, churches, florists, funeral venues and community support services.
Why This Location Matters
For MyRest, Stanthorpe is one of our primary service areas and one of the communities we know best.
Many surrounding districts rely on Stanthorpe for funeral-related services, making it the natural location for many celebrations of life, memorial gatherings and funeral arrangements.
Because there is no crematorium within the Southern Downs, families choosing cremation generally travel to Warrill Park Crematorium at Willowbank.
Nearby Communities
- Ballandean
- Dalveen
- Eukey
- Glen Aplin
- The Summit
- Wallangarra
Medical & Care
See:
- Granite Belt Medical Services
- Stanthorpe Medical Clinic
- MyFamily Medical
- Rowe Medical
- Stanthorpe Hospital
Places of Worship
- St Joseph’s Catholic Church
- St Paul’s Anglican Church
- Stanthorpe Uniting Church
- Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church
Halls
- The Summit Hall
- Dalveen Community Hall
- Eukey Hall
- Stanthorpe Civic Centre
- Ballandean Hall
- Glen Aplin Hall
Clubs
- Stanthorpe RSL Services Club
- Stanthorpe International Club
- Stanthorpe Golf Club
Funeral
- Stanthorpe Cemetery
- Wallangarra Cemetery
- MyRest
- Southern Downs Cemeteries
- Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium
Flowers
- Hockstead Plantation
- Lace & Barrel
Celebrants
Community Support
- Boomerang Bags Stanthorpe
- Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre
- Griefline
- StandBy
- Beyond Blue
Learning Modules
- There’s No Rush
- What Happens After Someone Dies
- Say Goodbye Your Way