Crestwood vs Queanbeyan
The verdict
Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $874K in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan rates higher for transport (81 vs 54). Queanbeyan is closer to the coast (94.4 km vs 95.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Crestwood rates higher (66 vs 43/100 in Queanbeyan).
Scores
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 77 |
| Transport | 54 | 81 |
| Education | 70 | 70 |
| Liveability | 79 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,936 | 6,409 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,719 | $1,693 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 44.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Crestwood Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan Moderate Growth
Property
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $830K | $874K |
| Median unit price | $368K | $458K |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $685 | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 81 | 281 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 446 | 609 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,113 | 16,258 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crestwood · Queanbeyan
Transport
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| 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 | 530 m |
Liveability
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 8 |
| Parks | 11 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 95.7 km | 94.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 245.1 km | 244.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,936 | 6,409 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,882 | 6,339 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,448 | 7,074 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crestwood or Queanbeyan?
Crestwood has the higher residential safety score (Crestwood 66/100 vs Queanbeyan 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Crestwood or Queanbeyan?
Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $874K.
Which has better schools, Crestwood or Queanbeyan?
Crestwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Crestwood 1007 vs Queanbeyan 997; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crestwood or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has the higher transport score (Crestwood 54/100 vs Queanbeyan 81/100).
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