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 personal income of $1,693 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Queanbeyan grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,784 → 6,409 people).
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 Station, about 1.1 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 245 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 58 parks — see them all on the Queanbeyan profile.
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).
Common questions
What is rent like in Queanbeyan?
The census median rent is $340 a week.
Is Queanbeyan growing?
Population went from 5,784 (2011) to 6,409 (2021) — up 11% over the decade.
How far is Queanbeyan from the city?
About 245 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Queanbeyan Station station roughly 1.1 km away.
Which council area is Queanbeyan in?
Queanbeyan falls under Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council and the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Queanbeyan vs Googong.
Nearby guides: Googong · Kingston · Griffith · City · Braddon · Phillip.