Moving to Queanbeyan NSW 2620
What the official numbers say about living in Queanbeyan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,693 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 45% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Queanbeyan grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,784 → 6,409 people).
Around 53% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Nepal, England; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Punjabi, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Queanbeyan scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Queanbeyan, 1.1 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Queanbeyan Interchange, 650 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 6.2 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 245 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 59 parks — see them all on the Queanbeyan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Gregory's Primary School 500 m · Finigan School of Distance Education 750 m · Queanbeyan Public School 800 m · Queanbeyan High School 850 m · St Gregory's Primary School 1000 m · West Queanbeyan Primary School 1.3 km · Karabar High School 1.5 km · Queanbeyan South Primary School 1.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 400 m · Woolworths 450 m · Coles 550 m · Friendly Grocer 1.1 km · Patel Trading 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Queanbeyan Park 100 m · Moore Park 350 m · Apex Park 550 m · Queen Elizabeth Park 600 m · Ross Park 600 m · Harris Park 650 m · Velacia Parklet 700 m · Marj Christian Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Queanbeyan, 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, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queanbeyan here | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Crestwood | 4,936 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Queanbeyan East | 4,240 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| 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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week, and about 45% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,784 people to 6,409. It sits about 245 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Queanbeyan station is roughly 1.1 km away. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Queanbeyan vs Crestwood · Queanbeyan vs Queanbeyan East.
Nearby guides: Crestwood · Queanbeyan East · Karabar · Queanbeyan West · Jerrabomberra · Fyshwick.
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