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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Queanbeyan East is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 243km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $919K is around the same as 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1056
- Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 997
- St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.7km
- Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1067
- Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 967
- Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 988
- Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 939
- Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 944
- Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 982
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1107
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1068
- Googong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1078
- The Anglican School GoogongCombined · Independent · 8.6kmICSEA 1129
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.
In this suburb
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 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 6,109 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Queanbeyan East?
In Queanbeyan East, the median house price is $919K and the median unit price is $429K. Median weekly house rent is $685.
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 1044 (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.