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
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 63 |
| Transport | 54 | 46 |
| Education | 70 | 64 |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,936 | 3,146 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,719 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Crestwood Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan West Stable
Property
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $830K | $873K |
| Median unit price | $374K | $570K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 127 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 81 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 446 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,538 | 6,421 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Crestwood · Queanbeyan West
Transport
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 46 |
| 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 | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 95.7 km | 96.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 245.1 km | 246.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Crestwood | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,936 | 3,146 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,882 | 3,143 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,448 | 3,189 |
| 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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