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 is around 5,186 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 101 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,085. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 5,136 as of June 2024 and additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 398 persons per square kilometer. Population growth 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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 of regional areas across the nation, with the area expected to expand by 766 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 13.7% 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 over the past five financial years, totalling 114 homes. In FY-26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.1 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $459,000.

This financial year, $16.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 84th percentile nationally. New development consists of 29% detached houses and 71% attached dwellings. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 879 people.

By 2041, Queanbeyan - East is expected to grow by 712 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Celesse Apartments, Queanbeyan East Public Preschool, Yass Road and Bungendore Road intersection upgrade, Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade, and 50 Morisset Street Apartments. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Queanbeyan - East significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Queanbeyan - East has a well-educated workforce as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

There are 3,138 residents in work. The unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and the workforce participation rate is higher at 70.6% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety has an employment share that is 3.4 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6%, alongside a 4.2% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. As of Nov-25, state-level data shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Queanbeyan - East SA2 has a high national median income of $64,236 and an average income of $75,626. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Queanbeyan - East SA2 would be approximately $72,336 (median) and $85,162 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reports individual earnings at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,104 weekly), with household income ranking at the 52nd percentile. Income brackets indicate that 37.1% of residents (1,924 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 29.9% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.3% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, had 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 was 23.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented ones at 44.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Queanbeyan - East was $310, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $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 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 percentage of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications than 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 significant and positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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% of these vocational credentials. 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

Transport analysis shows 43 active stops operating in Queanbeyan - East. These are mixed bus stops serviced by 36 routes offering 286 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically 175 meters from nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, equating 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, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 2,961 people), compared to 61.0% in the Rest of NSW.

Mental health issues impact 10.2% of residents, while asthma affects 8.2%. Approximately 68.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in the Rest of NSW. As of 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, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 21.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.3%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 2.9%, compared to 1.6% in Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.6%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (11.3%). Macedonian (1.6%) and Croatian (1.1%) populations were notably higher than regional averages of 1.5% and 0.9%, respectively. Serbian population was slightly lower at 0.5%.

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 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%. According to the 2021 Census, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.2 years to 35. Specifically, 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, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 25%, adding 316 residents to reach 1,590. Conversely, the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.