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Greenleigh vs Queanbeyan East

The verdict

Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $1.06M in Greenleigh. Greenleigh rates higher for education (74 vs 65). Queanbeyan East rates higher for transport (54 vs 46). Greenleigh is closer to the coast (91.9 km vs 93.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greenleigh rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Queanbeyan East).

Scores

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Overall6466
Transport4654
Education7465
Liveability7279

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

Demographics

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Population6764,240
Median age5034
Median household income (wk)$3,263$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher54.8%42.3%
Born in Australia83.0%68.7%
Avg household size2.72

Growth: Greenleigh Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan East Moderate Growth

Property

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Median house price$1.06M$848K
Median unit priceData not available$454K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)4.9%Data not available
Days on market (house)2622

Median price history

Safety

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Residential safety score10060
Break & enter dwelling /100k0189
Motor vehicle theft /100k0330
Domestic assault /100k444283
Total incidents /100k (all)2,5156,604

Total incidents over time

Schools

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,042

See the full school list on each profile: Greenleigh · Queanbeyan East

Transport

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Transport score4654
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.5 km1.1 km

Liveability

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks213
Playgrounds213
Swimming pools172
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)91.9 km93.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)244.0 km242.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.8 km1.3 km

Population & growth

GreenleighQueanbeyan East
Population (2021)6764,240
Estimated 20256784,252
Projected 20417454,674
Annual growth rate0.07%0.07%

Common questions

Which is safer, Greenleigh or Queanbeyan East?

Greenleigh has the higher residential safety score (Greenleigh 100/100 vs Queanbeyan East 60/100).

Which is more affordable, Greenleigh or Queanbeyan East?

Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $1.06M.

Which has better public transport, Greenleigh or Queanbeyan East?

Queanbeyan East has the higher transport score (Greenleigh 46/100 vs Queanbeyan East 54/100).

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Data sources

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