Moving to Queanbeyan West NSW 2620
What the official numbers say about living in Queanbeyan West — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,106 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Queanbeyan West grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,157 → 3,146 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Macedonian, Serbian, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Queanbeyan West scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Queanbeyan, 2.4 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Queanbeyan Interchange, 2.6 km east.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 6.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 247 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 54 parks — see them all on the Queanbeyan West profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Queanbeyan High School 1.1 km · Finigan School of Distance Education 1.2 km · West Queanbeyan Primary School 1.2 km · Karabar High School 1.6 km · Tirriwirri School 1.8 km · Queanbeyan South Primary School 1.9 km · St Gregory's Primary School 2.1 km · Queanbeyan Public School 2.4 km
Groceries: Friendly Grocer 1000 m · Aldi 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · Coles 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · Aldi 2.6 km · Patel Trading 3 km
Parks and reserves: Orana Reserve 250 m · Letchworth Regional Park 300 m · Garryowen Park 550 m · Bicentennial Park 550 m · Munro Parklet 700 m · Cassinia Parklet 850 m · Crinoline Parklet 950 m · Urila Parklet 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Queanbeyan West, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Crimson Rosella · Magpie-lark · Pied Currawong · Crested Pigeon.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Queanbeyan West, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queanbeyan West here | 3,146 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Crestwood | 4,936 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Queanbeyan | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Karabar | 8,517 | — | 5/10 | 29% |
| Jerrabomberra | 9,601 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Queanbeyan East | 4,240 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| 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 West profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,157 people to 3,146. It sits about 247 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Queanbeyan station is roughly 2.4 km away. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Queanbeyan West vs Crestwood · Queanbeyan West vs Queanbeyan.
Nearby guides: Crestwood · Queanbeyan · Karabar · Jerrabomberra · Queanbeyan East · Fyshwick.
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