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Jerrabomberra

NSW 2619 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

9,601 (2021) → 9,591 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,601
Population
$1.19M
Median house (2025)
92
Safety score
35
Transport score

Jerrabomberra is a stable suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2619, about 249km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.19M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 95km inland. Jerrabomberra has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

248.7 km
To Sydney CBD
95.5 km
To coast
$840/wk
Median rent (house)
4.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,601
Population
38
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA population (est. 2025)64,911
Median household income (weekly)$3,403
vs NSW median+83.9%
Bachelor degree or higher51.9%
Born in Australia80.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,695 / 0 / 427

Top countries of birth: England (2.96%), India (1.34%), New Zealand (1.32%), USA (0.87%), South Africa (0.78%)

Top languages: Macedon (1.48%), Italian (1.05%), Hindi (0.64%), Mandarin (0.62%), Serbian (0.58%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.19M+9.9%
Median house (2025)
$667K+16.5%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$840 / $750 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

92
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

17
Break & enter dwelling177/100k
4
Steal from dwelling42/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft94/100k
15
Domestic assault156/100k
1
Robbery10/100k
11
Non-domestic assault115/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 204 (all categories, latest year)2,125 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

85

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

39
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
  • Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1074

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 999
  • Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 991
  • Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 939
  • Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 973
  • Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1046
  • Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 990
  • St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 4.2km
  • Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1009
  • St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1058
  • The Anglican School GoogongCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1120
  • Googong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1085
  • Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

35
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationQueanbeyan Bus Interchange (4.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3737 in suburbParks
54 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
31 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
44 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
4624 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalQueanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (4.8 km)
Nearest vet290 m
Nearest airportCanberra (8.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
46
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

37
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.10

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

20

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.52

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.03%
Projected population 20419,732
Projected households 20413,400

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

Queanbeyan West$855K46transportEnvirona$795K0transportKarabar$836K46transportCrestwood$805K54transportQueanbeyan$840K81transportGreenleigh$765K46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Jerrabomberra

Is Jerrabomberra safe?

Jerrabomberra has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 2,125 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Jerrabomberra?

In Jerrabomberra, the median house price is $1.19M and the median unit price is $667K. Median weekly house rent is $840.

How far is Jerrabomberra from Sydney CBD?

Jerrabomberra is about 248.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Jerrabomberra?

Jerrabomberra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Jerrabomberra?

Jerrabomberra has a transport score of 35/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.