Overall score
Fyshwick
—
Queanbeyan
53.4/100
Fyshwick vs Queanbeyan Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NSW)
Queanbeyan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FyshwickQueanbeyan
Crime rate
Fyshwick
12894.7 / 1k
Queanbeyan
61.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fyshwick
522
Queanbeyan
301
Population
Fyshwick
52
Queanbeyan
6,409
Metric leadFyshwick 2Queanbeyan 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQueanbeyan
- Best for familiesQueanbeyan
- Best for investmentQueanbeyan
- Best for best valueQueanbeyan
- Best for best schoolsQueanbeyan
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fyshwick | Queanbeyan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12894.7 / 1k | 61.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | — | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 66 |
| Walkability | 60.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 522 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 30 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 52 | 6,409 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Fyshwick is a residential smaller community with a settled community character, whereas Queanbeyan is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Fyshwick sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Queanbeyan is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Fyshwick is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook; Queanbeyan answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. Fyshwick generally means more mid-market housing value, while Queanbeyan leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Queanbeyan, while Fyshwick remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.