NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Queanbeyan East, 2620

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,204

Growth (1 yr)

-0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.4%

Median age

34

Median income

$1,687/wk

Employment rate

69.4%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$969,000

Languages at home

24.7%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Macedonian, Nepali

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

57.9/100
Good

Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Queanbeyan East is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Queanbeyan East hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Distance from Sydney is unmistakable: this is well outside the capital's everyday orbit. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Schools and education, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Queanbeyan East snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$969k

+4.7% change

Median rent

$580/wk

Houses $690 · Units $440

Population (ERP)

4,204

-0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.6%

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

#145

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

43rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

60th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
57.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1235th in Australia
State rank
364th in NSW
Peer rank
#145 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#272 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

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 house price (October to December 2025)
$969,000
Median price change
+4.7%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

4,204(June 2025)

-0.4% annual · +0.4% over 5 years · 5th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.4%
5-year growth
+0.4%
Change in 1 year
-18
Change in 5 years
+17
Growth rank in NSW
5th 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 (~4,250), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,240
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,687
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
186 of 2,157
Median monthly mortgage
$1,647
Employment rate
69.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
555 / 672 / 736

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
260
Against the person
62
Against property
100
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 68 residents
State safety percentile
43.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.2%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions340
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault191
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
  • Malicious Damage To Property340
  • Steal From Retail Store195

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,031
Median ICSEA percentile
60th
School list
  • Queanbeyan East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 280 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Gregory's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 730 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 997 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 361 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

41 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Atkinson St At Bywong St
  • Atkinson St Before Booth St
  • Booth St After Molonglo St
  • Queanbeyan East Public School, Mulloon St
  • St Gregory's Primary School, Molonglo St

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

261 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 3 places of worship · 13 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 2 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life13 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport41 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation20 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
90/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.47
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.36
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.07
Food & drink(10)
  • Ktbee's KitchenCafe
  • Riverbank CafeCafe
  • Domino'sFast food

    Unit 2 10 Atkinson Street

  • Fast food

    46 Macquoid Street

  • Hungry Jack'sFast food

    7 Atkinson Street

  • KFCFast food

    32 Waniassa Street

  • McDonald'sFast food

    22-24 Waniassa Street

  • Oriental InnFast food

    46A Macquoid Street

  • Red RoosterFast food

    3 Bungendore Road

  • ZambreroFast food

    Unit 1 10 Atkinson Street

Shopping(3)
  • Convenience store
  • Patel TradingSupermarket
Community(4)
  • Community centre
  • The Ukrainian Australian Social AssociationCommunity centre

    19 Atkinson Street

  • Queanbeyan East PrimarySchool
  • St Gregory's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(33)
  • Bodhifit StudioGym

    Unit 2 1 Buttle Street

  • Blundell ParkPark
  • Carwoola ParkPark
  • Don R Campbell ParkPark
  • Gracelands ParkPark
  • High Street Dog ParkPark
  • Marj Christian ParkPark
  • Park
  • Ray Morton ParkPark
  • Sister City ParkPark
  • Taylor ParkPark
  • Tennyson Mews ParkPark
  • Waniassa ParkPark
  • Wright ParkPark
  • Playground (13)
  • Queanbeyan Indoor Sports CentreSports centre
  • High Street Soccer OvalSports field
  • Seiffert OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(1)
  • Arts centre
Transport(16)

16 bus stops

Other(47)
  • Queanbeyan Remedial Massage and Reflexology ClinicAlternative
  • multiATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (10)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Bleachers (2)
  • OzCarCar
  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts

    Bungendore Road, Queanbeyan, NSW

  • TAFE Illawarra InstituteCollege
  • Drinking water
  • SpotlightFabric

    8 Bungendore Road, Queanbeyan

  • Queanbeyan Rural Fire BrigadeFire station

    Ellerton Drive

  • Wheelers Fishing 'N OutdoorsFishing

    Unit 5 1 Buttle Street

  • Rivoland TilesFlooring

    24-26 Aurora Avenue

  • Garden (9)
  • Shanes GlassGlaziery

    Unit 6 79 High Street

  • 121 HairHairdresser

    Unit 3 1 Buttle Street

  • Comfort Inn AirportHotel
  • Information (3)
  • Aussie Settler MotelMotel
  • Golden Age Motor InnMotel

    56-58 Macquoid Street

  • Grand Manor Motor InnMotel

    45 Macquoid Street

  • Rainbow MotelMotel

    41 Bungendore Road

  • River MotelMotel

    1 Macquoid Street

  • Trinculo Place ParkNature Reserve
  • Vicky Brownlie Injury ClinicOccupational Therapist

    Unit 4 1 Buttle Street

  • Parking (92)
  • Parking Entrance
  • Parking Space (14)
  • PetstockPet
  • AmpolPetrol station

    88 Bungendore Road

  • BPPetrol station

    52 Yass Road

  • Coles Express Queanbeyan EastPetrol station

    2 High Street

  • Picnic Table (9)
  • St Gregory's ParishPlace of worship

    15 Molonglo Street

  • The Plymouth BrethrenPlace of worship
  • Ukrainian Catholic Church of St MichaelPlace of worship

    28 Trinculo Place

  • Australia PostPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Reception Desk (2)
  • Shelter (4)
  • Meidokan DojoSports Hall

    36 Atkinson Street

  • National StorageStorage Rental
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (7)
  • Waste Basket (4)
  • Water Point

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Blundell ParkPark
  • Carwoola ParkPark
  • Don R Campbell ParkPark
  • Gracelands ParkPark
  • High Street Dog ParkPark
  • Marj Christian ParkPark
  • Ray Morton ParkPark
  • Sister City ParkPark
  • Taylor ParkPark
  • Tennyson Mews ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
13

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Gregory's Parish

    15 Molonglo Street

  • The Plymouth Brethren
  • Ukrainian Catholic Church of St Michael

    28 Trinculo Place

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Queanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (1.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Queanbeyan Remedial Massage and Reflexology ClinicAlternative
  • Vicky Brownlie Injury ClinicButtle StreetOccupational_Therapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
102
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.3

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

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
27° / 12°
Rainfall
171 mm · ~21 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
169 mm · ~21 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 1°
Rainfall
183 mm · ~23 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
212 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 15 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    78-82 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    47/756964Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    63 HINCKSMAN STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    78-82 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Veterinary hospital
    94 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    63 HINCKSMAN STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    32 MULLOON STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Demolition; Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    86 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    19 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • March 2026

  • Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry
    3 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    16 SHROPSHIRE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Creative industry
    42-44 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    47/-/1296890Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)
    16 ELLERTON DRIVE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
2025· 24 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Creative industry
    42-44 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • November 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry
    1 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • October 2025

  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 WATERLOO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    7 CAPITAL TERRACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    16 WATERLOO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Kiosk; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink
    1 5 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    1 BURRA STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • July 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Wholesale supplies
    36 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 COOPER PLACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    71 THURRALILLY STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Subdivision
    39 MOLONGLO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • June 2025

  • Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises; General industry; Light industry
    9 AURORA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2 O'NEILL STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    22 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • April 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    30 FORD STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing
    70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing
    70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
    7 ATKINSON STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    36 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation
    47/-/DP271494Determined
  • January 2025

  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    41 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
2024· 5 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping material supply
    6 BARBER STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 COOPER PLACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
  • October 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    2 O'NEILL STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    69 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
  • September 2024

  • Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink
    50 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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 overlaysState 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 2.8 km away).

Coalition 37.8%Labor 62.2%

5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.7 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Queanbeyan EastLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
  • Queanbeyan Heights CentralLabor 67.8% · Coalition 32.2% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Queanbeyan CentralLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Queanbeyan NorthLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • QueanbeyanLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)1.8 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

More in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

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Comparable suburbs

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