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Kingston vs Queanbeyan suburb comparison (ACT vs NSW)

Kingston for retirees and families; Queanbeyan for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

KingstonQueanbeyan

Overall score

Kingston

63.7/100

Queanbeyan

60.0/100

Crime rate

Kingston

18.0 / 1k

Queanbeyan

61.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kingston

664

Queanbeyan

301

Population

Kingston

6,579

Queanbeyan

6,409

Metric leadKingston 6Queanbeyan 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryKingstonQueanbeyan
Overall score63.7/10060.0/100
Housing (desirability)12.0/10035.6/100
Crime rate18.0 / 1k61.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools59
Parks & reserves38
Public transport stops—66
Walkability100.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities664301
Planning activity124
Population6,5796,409
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/106/10

Comparison summary

Kingston (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Queanbeyan (NSW) is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Kingston sits closer to the city centre, whereas Queanbeyan is in a middle-ring position.

Kingston pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Queanbeyan is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.

Kingston suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Queanbeyan is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.

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