Queanbeyan vs Queanbeyan West
The verdict
Queanbeyan is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $878K in Queanbeyan West. Queanbeyan rates higher for transport (81 vs 46). Queanbeyan is closer to the coast (94.4 km vs 96.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Queanbeyan West rates higher (76 vs 43/100 in Queanbeyan).
Scores
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 63 |
| Transport | 81 | 46 |
| Education | 70 | 64 |
| Liveability | 80 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,409 | 3,146 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,693 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.3% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Queanbeyan Moderate Growth · Queanbeyan West Stable
Property
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $878K |
| Median unit price | $458K | $570K |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | -1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $685 | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 127 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 281 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 609 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,258 | 5,722 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Queanbeyan · Queanbeyan West
Transport
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 46 |
| Train stations | 3 | 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) | 530 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Queanbeyan | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 94.4 km | 96.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 244.5 km | 246.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 550 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,409 | 3,146 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,339 | 3,143 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,074 | 3,189 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Queanbeyan or Queanbeyan West?
Queanbeyan West has the higher residential safety score (Queanbeyan 43/100 vs Queanbeyan West 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Queanbeyan or Queanbeyan West?
Queanbeyan is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $878K.
Which has better public transport, Queanbeyan or Queanbeyan West?
Queanbeyan has the higher transport score (Queanbeyan 81/100 vs Queanbeyan West 46/100).
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