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Crestwood vs Queanbeyan West

The verdict

Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $873K in Queanbeyan West. Crestwood rates higher for transport (54 vs 46). On the separate residential safety score, Queanbeyan West rates higher (76 vs 66/100 in Crestwood).

Scores

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Overall6863
Transport5446
Education7064
Liveability7979

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Population4,9363,146
Median age3535
Median household income (wk)$1,719$2,106
Bachelor degree or higher42.1%33.5%
Born in Australia66.6%77.3%
Avg household size2.22.5

Growth: Crestwood Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan West Stable

Property

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Median house price$830K$873K
Median unit price$374K$570K
House price YoY0.6%1.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)4.7%4.4%
Days on market (house)2831

Median price history

Safety

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Residential safety score6676
Break & enter dwelling /100k182127
Motor vehicle theft /100k81159
Domestic assault /100k446381
Total incidents /100k (all)4,5386,421

Total incidents over time

Schools

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Total schools30
Government30
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,003Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Crestwood · Queanbeyan West

Transport

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Transport score5446
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km2.5 km

Liveability

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants11
Parks1113
Playgrounds56
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)95.7 km96.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)245.1 km246.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.4 km2.6 km

Population & growth

CrestwoodQueanbeyan West
Population (2021)4,9363,146
Estimated 20254,8823,143
Projected 20415,4483,189
Annual growth rate-0.27%-0.02%

Common questions

Which is safer, Crestwood or Queanbeyan West?

Queanbeyan West has the higher residential safety score (Crestwood 66/100 vs Queanbeyan West 76/100).

Which is more affordable, Crestwood or Queanbeyan West?

Crestwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $873K.

Which has better public transport, Crestwood or Queanbeyan West?

Crestwood has the higher transport score (Crestwood 54/100 vs Queanbeyan West 46/100).

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Data sources

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