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Queanbeyan East vs The Ridgeway

The verdict

Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $1.21M in The Ridgeway. Queanbeyan East rates higher for liveability (79 vs 63). The Ridgeway rates higher for education (70 vs 65).

Scores

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Overall6659
Transport5446
Education6570
Liveability7963

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

Demographics

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Population4,240162
Median age3452
Median household income (wk)$1,687$2,791
Bachelor degree or higher42.3%50.0%
Born in Australia68.7%73.5%
Avg household size22.6

Growth: Queanbeyan East Moderate Growth · The Ridgeway Moderate Growth

Property

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Median house price$848K$1.21M
Median unit price$454KData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)22Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Residential safety score60
Break & enter dwelling /100k1890
Motor vehicle theft /100k3300
Domestic assault /100k283617
Total incidents /100k (all)6,6043,704

Total incidents over time

Schools

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Total schools20
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,042Data not available

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

Transport

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
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 km2.6 km

Liveability

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants20
Parks130
Playgrounds13Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)93.4 km92.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)242.9 km241.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km2.8 km

Population & growth

Queanbeyan EastThe Ridgeway
Population (2021)4,240162
Estimated 20254,252162
Projected 20414,674179
Annual growth rate0.07%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Queanbeyan East or The Ridgeway?

Queanbeyan East is more affordable, with a median house price of $848K versus $1.21M.

Which has better public transport, Queanbeyan East or The Ridgeway?

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

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Data sources

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