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Queanbeyan vs The Ridgeway

The verdict

Queanbeyan is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.21M in The Ridgeway. Queanbeyan rates higher for transport (81 vs 46). The Ridgeway is closer to the coast (92.6 km vs 94.4 km).

Scores

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Overall7759
Transport8146
Education7070
Liveability8063

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

Demographics

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Population6,409162
Median age3852
Median household income (wk)$1,693$2,791
Bachelor degree or higher44.3%50.0%
Born in Australia68.9%73.5%
Avg household size22.6

Growth: Queanbeyan Moderate Growth · The Ridgeway Moderate Growth

Property

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Median house price$874K$1.21M
Median unit price$458KData not available
House price YoY-8.7%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)4.5%Data not available
Days on market (house)34Data not available

Median price history

Safety

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Residential safety score43
Break & enter dwelling /100k2650
Motor vehicle theft /100k2810
Domestic assault /100k609617
Total incidents /100k (all)21,9383,704

Total incidents over time

Schools

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Total schools20
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,009Data not available

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

Transport

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Transport score8146
Train stations30
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)530 m2.6 km

Liveability

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants80
Parks120
Playgrounds6Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs50
Distance to coast (km)94.4 km92.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)244.5 km241.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)550 m2.8 km

Population & growth

QueanbeyanThe Ridgeway
Population (2021)6,409162
Estimated 20256,339162
Projected 20417,074179
Annual growth rate-0.27%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Queanbeyan or The Ridgeway?

Queanbeyan is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.21M.

Which has better public transport, Queanbeyan or The Ridgeway?

Queanbeyan has the higher transport score (Queanbeyan 81/100 vs The Ridgeway 46/100).

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Data sources

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