Queanbeyan Surrounds
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Queanbeyan Surrounds lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Queanbeyan Surrounds' population is around 18,160 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,621 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,539. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,667 in June 2024 and an additional 873 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6.0 persons per square kilometer. Queanbeyan Surrounds' growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 4.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 46.5% 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecast, with Queanbeyan Surrounds expected to grow by 7,469 persons, recording a gain of 38.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Queanbeyan Surrounds was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Queanbeyan Surrounds has averaged approximately 189 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 946 homes. As of FY2025-26, 35 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY2020-21 and FY2024-25. The average construction cost value of new properties is $559,000, slightly above the regional average.

In this financial year, there have been $580,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a residential focus for the area. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan Surrounds has seen 43.0% more development per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice and supporting current property values. This is notably higher than national averages, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 91.0% detached dwellings and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 81 people per approval, Queanbeyan Surrounds reflects a developing area with future projections indicating an addition of 6,973 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Queanbeyan Surrounds has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 340 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include South Jerrabomberra (Tralee) Estate, Googong Convenience Centre, Kings Highway Upgrades, and Googong Hotel. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Queanbeyan Surrounds rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Queanbeyan Surrounds has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.8% as of June 2025.

The area's employment rate is 2.8% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, with a participation rate of 69.5% compared to 56.4%. Residents are primarily employed in public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical sectors. Public administration & safety has a notable concentration, being 3.5 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance, however, has limited presence at 8.4%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6% while employment declined by 3.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Queanbeyan Surrounds' median taxpayer income was $68,216, with an average of $81,215. These figures are among the highest in Australia. The Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,818 (median) and $91,456 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Queanbeyan Surrounds, between the 93rd and 96th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 32.4% of residents earn over $4,000 per week (5,883 people), differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 29.9%. This affluence is reflected in premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income, demonstrating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Queanbeyan Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Queanbeyan Surrounds' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro NSW's 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan Surrounds stood at 35.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.2% and rented ones at 9.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,417, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent was $465, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Queanbeyan Surrounds' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,417 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Queanbeyan Surrounds features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.8% of all households, including 42.0% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Queanbeyan Surrounds aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Queanbeyan Surrounds has an educational attainment level that exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 33.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. The area's educational advantage is notable, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (23.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. The five schools in Queanbeyan Surrounds have a combined enrollment of 762 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 984) with balanced educational opportunities. There are four primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. However, local school capacity is limited, with only 4.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 10.1, which means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Queanbeyan Surrounds has 319 active public transport stops, served by 79 routes offering 961 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 368 meters. On average, there are 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to about three weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

Queanbeyan Surrounds's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Queanbeyan Surrounds residents with a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (11,041 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 8.2% of residents respectively. A total of 68.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 68.7% across Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.1%, with 2,932 people falling into this age group compared to 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Queanbeyan Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Queanbeyan Surrounds, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 30th, 2016, showed lower than average cultural diversity with 86.5% of its population born in Australia and 92.5% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 94.9% of residents. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.7% of people, slightly below the Rest of NSW's 52.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.4%), English (29.3%), and Irish (9.8%). Notably, Macedonian (0.3%) and Scottish (8.6%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.5% and 7.6%, respectively. Dutch ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.5%.

Queanbeyan Surrounds hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Queanbeyan Surrounds has a median age of 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 but higher than the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group comprises 14.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's unspecified figure, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 4.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 4.0% to 4.9%, the 45-54 cohort declined from 16.3% to 14.5%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 15.5% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Queanbeyan Surrounds' age profile. The 35-44 cohort is expected to grow by 56%, adding 1,369 residents to reach 3,801. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort is projected to grow minimally by just 9% (231 people).