Queanbeyan - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is around 5,183 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,085 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,133 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 398 persons per square kilometer. Queanbeyan - East's growth rate of 1.9% since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.7%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 58.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises the 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 years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate an above median growth for regional areas nationally, with Queanbeyan - East expected to expand by 766 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing a total increase of 13.8% over the 17 years.

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. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 114 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 0 so far in FY-26. On average, 0.1 new residents per year have been added per dwelling constructed over these five years. This pace of construction matches or exceeds demand, providing buyers with more options and contributing to population growth that may surpass current projections.

The average expected construction cost value for new properties is $459,000. In the current financial year, there have also been $16.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan - East has approximately 56% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 85th percentile nationally in terms of building activity, which has accelerated recently. Recent construction comprises 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that offers more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The area's estimated population density is 879 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Queanbeyan - East is projected to grow by 715 residents. Development in the area is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Queanbeyan - East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eleven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Celesse Apartments, Queanbeyan East Public Preschool, Yass Road and Bungendore Road intersection upgrade, Ellerton Drive intersection upgrade, and 202 Crawford 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 prominent essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.9%.

This is 1.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation stands at 70.6%, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, public administration & safety has employment levels 3.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, and employment declined by 4.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to a national unemployment rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan - East's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 6.2%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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 2022. Queanbeyan - East had a median taxpayer income of $64,236 and an average income of $75,626. Nationally, the median was $49,459 and the average was $62,998 for Rest of NSW. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,045 (median) and $83,642 (average), based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census showed individual earnings at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,104 weekly) but household income ranked lower at the 53rd percentile. Income analysis revealed that 37.1% of the population (1,922 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 and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.7% houses and 63.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan - East was 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 was recorded at $310, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Queanbeyan - East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 make up 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

Education in Queanbeyan - East shows a significant advantage with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent with 33.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (22.9%). Educational participation is high at 26.6%, with 7.8% in primary education, 5.6% in tertiary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.

Two primary schools serve the area: St Gregory's Primary School and Queanbeyan East Public School, collectively educating 947 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1048) with 18.3 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Queanbeyan - East shows that there are 43 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 36 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across all these routes amount to 286.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent in this area, with residents typically located an average of 175 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages out to 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 slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Queanbeyan - East's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~2959 people), compared to 61.0% across Rest of NSW.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, 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. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (656 people), broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Queanbeyan - East was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Queanbeyan-East, surveyed between March 2016 and June 2017, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents comprised 25.9%, while those speaking languages other than English at home made up 21.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion at 47.3%.

The 'Other' religious category showed overrepresentation at 2.9% compared to Rest of NSW's 1.6%. Key ancestry groups included English (25.6%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (11.3%). Notable ethnic group divergences were Macedonian at 1.6% (vs regional 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 lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan-East has a notably higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds (24.6%) and a lower proportion of 65-74 year-olds (7.5%). The 25-34 age group is also well above the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.2 years since the last census, with a significant increase in the 25 to 34 age group from 21.5% to 24.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.2% to 10.3%, and the 45-54 group decreased from 13.0% to 11.5%. Demographic modeling indicates that Queanbeyan-East's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 25%, adding 317 residents to reach 1,590. Conversely, the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.