Moving to Jerrabomberra NSW 2619
What the official numbers say about living in Jerrabomberra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $490 a week, against a median household income of $3,403 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Jerrabomberra grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,420 → 9,601 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Macedonian, Italian, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Jerrabomberra sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Queanbeyan, 5.2 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Queanbeyan Interchange, 4.9 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 9.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 249 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 26 parks — see them all on the Jerrabomberra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Jerrabomberra Public School 600 m · Jerrabomberra High School 1.1 km · Tirriwirri School 2.9 km · Karabar High School 2.9 km · Queanbeyan South Primary School 3.1 km · Finigan School of Distance Education 3.8 km · Queanbeyan High School 3.9 km · St Gregory's Primary School 4.1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 650 m · Aldi 900 m
Parks and reserves: Stockyard Creek Reserve 150 m · John Palmer Park 450 m · Jerrabomberra Roundabout 600 m · Rutidosis Reserve 800 m · Madew Regional Park 800 m · Allan McGrath Reserve 850 m · Halloran Drive Community Park 1.4 km · Jane Hodgson Neighbourhood Park 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Jerrabomberra, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Crimson Rosella · Magpie-lark · Red Wattlebird · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Jerrabomberra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrabomberra here | 9,601 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Queanbeyan West | 3,146 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Karabar | 8,517 | — | 5/10 | 29% |
| Crestwood | 4,936 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Queanbeyan | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Tralee | — | — | — | 23% |
| Hume | 395 | — | — | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2619 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Jerrabomberra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $490 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,420 people to 9,601. It sits about 249 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Queanbeyan station is roughly 5.2 km away. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Jerrabomberra vs Queanbeyan West · Jerrabomberra vs Karabar.
Nearby guides: Queanbeyan West · Karabar · Crestwood · Queanbeyan · Tralee · Hume.
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