Queanbeyan - East

Queanbeyan - East has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Queanbeyan - East's population was around 5,111 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 26 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of 0.5%. The change is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density is 393 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.8% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 649 persons, reflecting a total increase of 12.7% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Queanbeyan - East recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Queanbeyan - East has seen approximately 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 114 homes. As of FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 person per year moves to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth that may surpass current expectations.

The average value of new dwellings is $398,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. This financial year has seen $16.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Queanbeyan - East shows around 57% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 84th percentile nationally, with building activity accelerating recently. Recent construction comprises 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The area has an estimated 879 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Queanbeyan - East is projected to grow by 649 residents (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Queanbeyan - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Celesse Apartments, Spotlight Queanbeyan Retail Redevelopment, Queanbeyan East Public Preschool, and Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Queanbeyan - East ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Queanbeyan - East has a skilled workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of December 2025. This is below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in the area was high at 73.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census data, 8.7% of residents worked from home. Employment concentrations are in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety has notably higher representation than the regional average, at 3.4 times.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is lower at 0.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.6% while employment fell by 4.5%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a 1.2% employment drop, a 0.8% labour force contraction, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan - East's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Queanbeyan - East SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $67,503 and an average income of $77,545. These figures exceed national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 in Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $74,469 as of March 2026, with average income at around $85,548. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings ranked at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,104 weekly), while household income was at the 52nd percentile. Income analysis showed that 37.1% of the population (1,896 individuals) had incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional levels where 29.9% fell within this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.3% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Queanbeyan - East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Queanbeyan - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.7% houses and 63.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan - East was at 23.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.1%) or rented (44.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Queanbeyan - East was $310, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Queanbeyan - East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Queanbeyan - East features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 55.5% of all households, consisting of 22.1% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 44.5%, with lone person households at 40.6% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Queanbeyan - East exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Queanbeyan - East has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications than the broader benchmarks. Specifically, 33.0% of its residents have university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is evident in various categories: bachelor degrees at 19.4%, postgraduate qualifications at 10.5%, and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.6% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.8% in primary education, 5.6% in tertiary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Queanbeyan - East has 50 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 36 different routes that together provide 286 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Queanbeyan - East is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Queanbeyan - East faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,964 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 8.2% of residents respectively. However, 68.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (658 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Queanbeyan - East was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Queanbeyan-East was found to be culturally diverse, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 21.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Queanbeyan-East, comprising 47.3% of the population. Notably, 2.9% of the population identifies as Other, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.6%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (11.3%). Macedonian (1.6%) is overrepresented in Queanbeyan-East compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Similarly, Croatian (1.1%) and Serbian (0.5%) are also overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 0.3% and 0.2%.

Queanbeyan - East's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Queanbeyan - East's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 23.5% locally compared to the Regional NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. This concentration of residents aged 25-34 is well above the national average of 14.6%. Following the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.1 years to 35. The population growth in this age group has increased from 21.5% to 23.5%, while the 35-44 cohort has grown from 14.6% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.5% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 13.0% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Queanbeyan - East's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 21%, adding 247 residents to reach a total of 1,448. Conversely, the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.