Queanbeyan East vs Queanbeyan
The verdict
Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $874K in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan rates higher for transport (81 vs 54). On the separate residential safety score, Queanbeyan East rates higher (60 vs 43/100 in Queanbeyan).
Scores
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 77 |
| Transport | 54 | 81 |
| Education | 65 | 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
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,240 | 6,409 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $1,693 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 44.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.7% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Queanbeyan East Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan Moderate Growth
Property
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $848K | $874K |
| Median unit price | $454K | $458K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 330 | 281 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 283 | 609 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,604 | 21,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Queanbeyan East · Queanbeyan
Transport
| Queanbeyan East | 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
| Queanbeyan East | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 93.4 km | 94.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 242.9 km | 244.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Queanbeyan East | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,240 | 6,409 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,252 | 6,339 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,674 | 7,074 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.07% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Queanbeyan East or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan East has the higher residential safety score (Queanbeyan East 60/100 vs Queanbeyan 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Queanbeyan East or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $874K.
Which has better schools, Queanbeyan East or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan East has a higher average school ICSEA (Queanbeyan East 1042 vs Queanbeyan 1009; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Queanbeyan East or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has the higher transport score (Queanbeyan East 54/100 vs Queanbeyan 81/100).
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