Moving to Queanbeyan East NSW 2620
What the official numbers say about living in Queanbeyan East — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,687 a week.
About 49% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Queanbeyan East grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,765 → 4,240 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Macedonian, Bengali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Queanbeyan East scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Queanbeyan, 1.6 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Queanbeyan Interchange, 750 m west.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 6.6 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 244 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 47 parks — see them all on the Queanbeyan East profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Queanbeyan East Primary 350 m · St Gregory's Primary School 600 m · Queanbeyan Public School 1.3 km · St Gregory's Primary School 1.3 km · Finigan School of Distance Education 2.1 km · Queanbeyan High School 2.2 km · Queanbeyan South Primary School 2.4 km · Karabar High School 2.5 km
Groceries: Patel Trading 300 m · Coles 850 m · Woolworths 950 m · Aldi 1.1 km · Friendly Grocer 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Taylor Park 200 m · Don R Campbell Park 300 m · Peace Park 350 m · Ray Morton Park 450 m · Carwoola Park 450 m · Waniassa Park 500 m · Blundell Park 600 m · Wright Park 600 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Queanbeyan East, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Crimson Rosella · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Pied Currawong · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Queanbeyan East, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queanbeyan East here | 4,240 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| Queanbeyan | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Crestwood | 4,936 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Karabar | 8,517 | — | 5/10 | 29% |
| Queanbeyan West | 3,146 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Jerrabomberra | 9,601 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Fyshwick | 52 | — | — | 4% |
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 2620 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Queanbeyan East profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,765 people to 4,240. It sits about 244 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Queanbeyan station is roughly 1.6 km away. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Queanbeyan East vs Queanbeyan · Queanbeyan East vs Crestwood.
Nearby guides: Queanbeyan · Crestwood · Karabar · Queanbeyan West · Jerrabomberra · Fyshwick.
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