Queanbeyan vs The Ridgeway
The verdict
The Ridgeway is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $874K in Queanbeyan. 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
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 59 |
| Transport | 81 | 46 |
| Education | 70 | 70 |
| Liveability | 80 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,409 | 162 |
| Median age | 38 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,693 | $2,791 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.3% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Queanbeyan Moderate Growth · The Ridgeway Moderate Growth
Property
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $550K |
| Median unit price | $458K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $685 | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 281 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 609 | 617 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,258 | 1,852 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · The Ridgeway
Transport
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Queanbeyan | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 94.4 km | 92.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 244.5 km | 241.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 550 m | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Queanbeyan | The Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,409 | 162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,339 | 162 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,074 | 179 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Queanbeyan or The Ridgeway?
The Ridgeway is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $874K.
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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