NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620
Desirability index
95.2/100
How this score is calculated#37 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Queanbeyan is a smaller suburban community in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional area, home to around 6,409 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,162 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 493.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $440, houses $690), 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 6,409
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,693
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 314 of 3,112
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,668
- Employment rate
- 63.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 217 / 703 / 996
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,162
- Against the person
- 760
- Against property
- 1,221
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 493.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +7.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 992.5
- Finigan School of Distance EducationCombined
- Karabar High SchoolSecondary
- Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary
- Queanbeyan High SchoolSecondary
- Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary
- Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary
- Queanbeyan West Public SchoolPrimary
- St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- Queanbeyan Bus Interchange
- Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4
- Queanbeyan Station
- Queanbeyan Station, Coach Stop
- Queanbeyan Station, Platform 1
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMonaro Street, Lowe Street11 Mar 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
225 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure3 KATHLEEN STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Rejected
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Supporting Development40 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision18 HAYES STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 URIARRA ROAD QUEANBEYAN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation2 COOMA STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Privacy screens; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like26 FARRER PLACE QUEANBEYAN 2620Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation area26 FARRER PLACE QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
April 2026
- Demolition14 ERIN STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development24 ALBERT STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise151 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Rejected
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool19 SURVEYOR STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Under Assessment
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure202 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Neighbourhood supermarket2 MONARO STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation44 ANTILL STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure26 CARINYA STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space29 URIARRA ROAD QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers93 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 MORTON STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KATHLEEN STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Rejected
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)257 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
2025· 34 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 TATE STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
November 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure1 79 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure43 HENDERSON ROAD QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MONARO STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Demolition44 ANTILL STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
October 2025
- Demolition44 ANTILL STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - registered club; Entertainment associated with existing premises; Food and drink premise97 CAMPBELL STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space5 TATE STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure202 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care99 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Neighbourhood supermarket2 MONARO STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses3 PARK STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 WEST AVENUE QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
June 2025
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation202 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space1 TATE STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading85 MONARO STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure184 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 122 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 IRENE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN 2620Determined
2024· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 9 proposals
9 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
134 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- ATM
- AussieBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (8)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Harris ParkPark
- Moore ParkPark
- Peace ParkPark
- Queanbeyan ParkPark
- Queen Elizabeth ParkPark
- Ray Morton ParkPark
- Velacia ParkletPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 10
- Emergency department
- On site
- Ascent PhysiotherapyCooma Streetphysiotherapist
- Blooms The Chemistpharmacy
- Brindabella Family Practicedoctor
- Doctordoctor
- Killard CentreCrawford Streetclinic
- Laverty Pathologysample_collection
- Medical PracticeUriarra Roaddoctor
- Queanbeyan Denture ClinicCrawford Streetclinic
- Queanbeyan Hospital and Health ServiceCollett Streethospital
- Queanbeyan PharmacyAntill Streetpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
7 state heritage places
- Christ Church Anglican GroupRutledge Street, QueanbeyanSHR
- Hibernia Lodge69 Collett Street QueanbeyanSHR
- Kawaree3 Tharwa Road QueanbeyanSHR
- Mill and MillhouseMorrisett Street, QueanbeyanSHR
- Old Queanbeyan Hospital - Rusten HouseAntill Street, QueanbeyanSHR
- Queanbeyan ShowgroundFarrer PlaceSHR
- St Stephen's Presbyterian church and manse2 Morriset Street, QueanbeyanSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Harris Park Pre Schoolkindergarten
- Kin Early Learning Centrechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 95.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #37 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Queanbeyan Bus Interchangetransport
- Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4transport
- Queanbeyan Stationtransport
- Queanbeyan Station, Coach Stoptransport
- Queanbeyan Station, Platform 1transport
- Harris Park Pre Schoolchildcarekindergarten
- Kin Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
- Christ Church Anglican GroupheritageRutledge Street, QueanbeyanSHR
- Hibernia Lodgeheritage69 Collett Street QueanbeyanSHR
- Kawareeheritage3 Tharwa Road QueanbeyanSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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