Crestwood
NSW 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
4,936 (2021) → 4,882 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Crestwood is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 245km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $830K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 96km inland. Crestwood has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (5.43%), Nepal (3.26%), Philippines (2.09%), New Zealand (1.58%), England (1.44%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.5%), Punjabi (3.4%), Italian (1.8%), Macedon (1.68%), Tagalog (1.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.6km
- Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 997
- Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 982
- St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1056
- Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 939
- Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 944
- Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1031
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1107
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1068
- Narrabundah Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 990
- Narrabundah CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1131
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.5kmICSEA 1061
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood
Is Crestwood safe?
Crestwood has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,113 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Crestwood?
In Crestwood, the median house price is $830K and the median unit price is $368K. Median weekly house rent is $685.
How far is Crestwood from Sydney CBD?
Crestwood is about 245.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Crestwood?
Crestwood has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1007 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Crestwood?
Crestwood has a transport score of 54/100.