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 East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 59 |
| Transport | 54 | 46 |
| Education | 65 | 70 |
| Liveability | 79 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,240 | 162 |
| Median age | 34 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $2,791 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.7% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Queanbeyan East Moderate Growth · The Ridgeway Moderate Growth
Property
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $848K | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $454K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 330 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 283 | 617 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,604 | 3,704 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Queanbeyan East · The Ridgeway
Transport
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 93.4 km | 92.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 242.9 km | 241.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Queanbeyan East | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,240 | 162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,252 | 162 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,674 | 179 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.07% | 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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