Median house price
$780k
-7.1% change
NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Majors Creek, 2622
Est. population · Jun 2025
300
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.9%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,328/wk
Employment rate
51.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$780,000
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Majors Creek is a quieter smaller community in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Majors Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$460/wk
Population (ERP)
300
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#264
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4556th in Australia
- State rank
- 1453rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #264 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #547 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $483
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $780,000
- Median price change
- -7.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
300(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +4.9% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,328
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 144
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Employment rate
- 51.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 105 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 12
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property17
- Other Theft17
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- 250 Wallaces Gap Rd
- Araluen Rd At Monga Lane
- Araluen Rd At Monga Lane
- Hill St At Burke St
- Wallaces Gap Rd At Long Flat Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 42 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.45
Entertainment(1)
- Clarks LookoutViewpoint
Other(2)
- Bin CompoundWaste Transfer Station
- Former Majors Creek LandfillWaste Transfer Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Long Flat ReserveNature reserve
- Majors Creek Falls ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (16.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks; Agriculture256 KING STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Under Assessment
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Swimming pool6 COGHILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home20 GREY GUMS ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision5 ARALUEN STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Rejected
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 wilson street Majors creek NSW 2622Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 ARALUEN STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Rejected
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 BURKE STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 RED HILL ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 Red Hill Rd Majors CreekDetermined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 seymour street Majors CreekDetermined
September 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2 KING STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision5 KING STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking spacePETERS STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development312 QUISTS ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling10 COGHILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy60 GREY GUMS ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
2022· 11 proposals
October 2022
- Other30 GEORGE STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
- Dwelling398 BERLANG FOREST ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
- Dwelling4 RUGBY ROAD MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
September 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces30 GEORGE STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Withdrawn
- DwellingALFRED STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Shed35 HILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
June 2022
- Shed24 SEYMOUR STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
April 2022
- DwellingKING STREET MAJORS CREEKDetermined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 SEYMOUR STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling31A HILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed5 HILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Shed2-4 LARMER STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Withdrawn
- Garages, carports and car parking spacesCOGHILL STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing10 PETERS STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
March 2021
- Subdivision of land5 KING STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Dwelling5 ARALUEN STREET MAJORS CREEK 2622Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 49.7 km away).
Coalition 36.3%Labor 63.7%
6.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Majors CreekLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- AraluenLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- Braidwood CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
- BraidwoodLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)17.9 km away
- Captains FlatLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)24.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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