Queanbeyan
NSW 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
6,409 (2021) → 6,339 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 244km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $874K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 94km inland. Queanbeyan has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.89%), Nepal (2.67%), England (2.03%), Philippines (1.98%), New Zealand (1.64%)
Top languages: Nepali (3%), Punjabi (2.43%), Macedon (2.28%), Urdu (1.03%), Italian (0.84%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1067
- St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1056
- Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 967
- Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 939
- Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 988
- Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 982
- Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 944
- Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1031
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1107
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1068
- Narrabundah Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 990
- Googong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1078
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Is Queanbeyan safe?
Queanbeyan has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 16,258 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Queanbeyan?
In Queanbeyan, the median house price is $874K and the median unit price is $458K. Median weekly house rent is $685.
How far is Queanbeyan from Sydney CBD?
Queanbeyan is about 244.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 997 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has a transport score of 81/100, including 3 train stations.