Crestwood vs Queanbeyan East
The verdict
Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $848K in Queanbeyan East. Crestwood rates higher for education (70 vs 65). Queanbeyan East is closer to the coast (93.4 km vs 95.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Crestwood rates higher (66 vs 60/100 in Queanbeyan East).
Scores
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Transport | 54 | 54 |
| Education | 70 | 65 |
| Liveability | 79 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,936 | 4,240 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,719 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Crestwood Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan East Moderate Growth
Property
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $830K | $848K |
| Median unit price | $374K | $454K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 81 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 446 | 283 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,538 | 6,604 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crestwood · Queanbeyan East
Transport
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 95.7 km | 93.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 245.1 km | 242.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,936 | 4,240 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,882 | 4,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,448 | 4,674 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crestwood or Queanbeyan East?
Crestwood has the higher residential safety score (Crestwood 66/100 vs Queanbeyan East 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Crestwood or Queanbeyan East?
Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $848K.
Which has better schools, Crestwood or Queanbeyan East?
Queanbeyan East has a higher average school ICSEA (Crestwood 1003 vs Queanbeyan East 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crestwood or Queanbeyan East?
Crestwood and Queanbeyan East have similar transport scores.
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