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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 5,186 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 101 people, a 2.0% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,085. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,136 in June 2024 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 398 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth, contributing about 58.9% of overall population gains recently.

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, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projected population growth indicates an above median increase for regional areas nationally. By 2041, Queanbeyan - East is projected to expand by 766 persons, reflecting a total increase of 13.7% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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, six approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years is 0.1. This suggests that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth.

The average value of new dwellings being developed is $398,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, there have been $16.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of NSW and nationally, Queanbeyan East shows approximately 56% of the construction activity per person and places among the 84th percentile of areas assessed. Recent construction comprises 29% standalone homes and 71% attached dwellings, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The estimated count of people in the area per dwelling approval is 879, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Queanbeyan East is expected to grow by 712 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

Ten projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Celesse Apartments, Queanbeyan East Public Preschool, Yass Road upgrade, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive intersection upgrade, and 50 Morisset Street Apartments. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Queanbeyan - East demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Queanbeyan - East has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of September 2025.

In this period, 3,115 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1 percentage points lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Queanbeyan - East was 70.6%, higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 3.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. As per the Census, there are 0.6 workers for each resident, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.4%, while employment declined by 5.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points in Queanbeyan - East. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Queanbeyan - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $64,236. The average income stood at $75,626. This was above national averages and compared to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $72,336 for median income and $85,162 for average income as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings were at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,104 weekly), while household income ranked lower at the 52nd percentile. Income analysis revealed that 37.1% of the population (1,924 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 29.9% occupied 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

Queanbeyan - East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.7% houses and 63.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan - East stood at 23.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented ones at 44.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Queanbeyan - East was $310, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Queanbeyan - East's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than 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, including 22.1% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.5%, with lone person households at 40.6% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

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

Queanbeyan - East has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 33.0% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. The area's highest university qualification is bachelor degrees at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates for 22.9%. Educational participation is 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 43 active public transport stops, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by 36 different routes that together offer 286 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 175 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 40 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Queanbeyan - East's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Queanbeyan East's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~2,961 people), compared to 61.0% across Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 8.2% of residents respectively. 68.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Rest of NSW. As of July 2021, 12.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (656 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, surveyed in 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents comprised 25.9%, while those speaking a language other than English at home reached 21.5%. Christianity was the dominant religion (47.3%).

The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Queanbeyan-East, at 2.9% compared to Rest of NSW's 1.6%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.6%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Macedonian, Croatian, and Serbian ethnicities showed higher representation than regional averages: Macedonian at 1.6% vs 1.5%, Croatian at 1.1% vs 0.9%, and Serbian at 0.5% vs 0.6%.

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

Queanbeyan - East's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 24.6% locally compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Following the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.2 years to 35. The 25 to 34 age group has grown from 21.5% to 24.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.0% to 11.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Queanbeyan - East's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 25%, adding 316 residents to reach 1,590. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.