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Queanbeyan East

NSW 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

4,240 (2021) → 4,252 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

66
Overall score

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

4,240
Population
$848K
Median house (2025)
60
Safety score
54
Transport score

Queanbeyan East is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 243km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $848K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 93km inland. Queanbeyan East has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.

242.9 km
To Sydney CBD
93.4 km
To coast
$720/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,240
Population
34
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA population (est. 2025)64,911
Median household income (weekly)$1,687
vs NSW median-8.8%
Bachelor degree or higher42.3%
Born in Australia68.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse555 / 736 / 672

Top countries of birth: India (5.21%), England (2.45%), Philippines (2.15%), Nepal (1.56%), New Zealand (1.56%)

Top languages: Punjabi (2.74%), Macedon (2.05%), Bengali (1.6%), Nepali (1.6%), Hindi (1.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$848K
Median house (2025)
$454K-3.9%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $472 wk
Rental yield (house)4.4%
Days on market (house)22 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

60
Residential

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

8
Break & enter dwelling189/100k
9
Steal from dwelling212/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft330/100k
12
Domestic assault283/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
7
Non-domestic assault165/100k

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: 280 (all categories, latest year)6,604 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

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

19
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
  • Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1009
  • St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.7km
  • Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
  • Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 973
  • Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 990
  • Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 939
  • Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 991
  • Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 999
  • Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1104
  • Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1074
  • Googong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1085
  • The Anglican School GoogongCombined · Independent · 8.6kmICSEA 1120

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

54
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationQueanbeyan Bus Interchange (1.1 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.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
112 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2913 in suburbParks
2413 in suburbPlaygrounds
222 in suburbPools
52 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
31 in suburbPharmacies
30 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
6423 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalQueanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (1.3 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportCanberra (6.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

61

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
64
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

29
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

57

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
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

19

Not much nightlife

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

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

27

Limited options

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

1
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.71

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.07%
Projected population 20414,674
Projected households 20412,185

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

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Frequently asked questions about Queanbeyan East

Is Queanbeyan East safe?

Queanbeyan East has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 6,604 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Queanbeyan East?

In Queanbeyan East, the median house price is $848K and the median unit price is $454K. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Queanbeyan East from Sydney CBD?

Queanbeyan East is about 242.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Queanbeyan East?

Queanbeyan East has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Queanbeyan East?

Queanbeyan East has a transport score of 54/100.

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.