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Queanbeyan Surrounds has an estimated 18,457 residents, up 11.6% since the 2021 Census, with 20 projects tracked in Queanbeyan Surrounds.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 21 kilometres east-southeast from Canberra CBD, the Queanbeyan Surrounds Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an affluent, rapidly expanding community set amid picturesque rural landscapes, peaceful riverside environments, and vibrant town centres. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical architecture, museums, and galleries, the district offers diverse dining, boutique shopping, and extensive parks and nature reserves showcasing local flora and fauna. Demographically, the area is characterised by family households and couples without children, alongside a prominent representation of middle-aged residents. Economic vitality is highlighted by median incomes ranking among the highest nationally, high proportions of married families, strong mortgage holder representation, and an employment base anchored notably in public administration and elevated construction activity.
The residential market in Queanbeyan Surrounds is predominantly detached housing led, catering to sustained population gains across the region.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 21 kilometres east-southeast from Canberra CBD, the Queanbeyan Surrounds Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an affluent, rapidly expanding community set amid picturesque rural landscapes, peaceful riverside environments, and vibrant town centres. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical architecture, museums, and galleries, the district offers diverse dining, boutique shopping, and extensive parks and nature reserves showcasing local flora and fauna. Demographically, the area is characterised by family households and couples without children, alongside a prominent representation of middle-aged residents. Economic vitality is highlighted by median incomes ranking among the highest nationally, high proportions of married families, strong mortgage holder representation, and an employment base anchored notably in public administration and elevated construction activity.
The residential market in Queanbeyan Surrounds is predominantly detached housing led, catering to sustained population gains across the region.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 10,242 in 2001 and 18,181 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 18,457 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 14.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 32.4%.
Queanbeyan Surrounds ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for income and the 93rd for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Queanbeyan Surrounds is $779 a week, up 13.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 34% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.1%.
34% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $548 in 2017, $848 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $298 in 2017, $497 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Wardell Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 | $550,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 1181 Bungendore Road, Bywong NSW 2621 | $1,750,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 92 Snowgum Road, Bywong NSW 2621 | $1,730,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 18 Essendon Road, Bungendore NSW 2621 | $1,485,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 74 Butmaroo Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 | $895,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 207 Poppet Road, Wamboin NSW 2620 | $1,360,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 61 Shearer Drive, Royalla NSW 2620 | $1,500,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 67 Ryrie Street, Michelago NSW 2620 | $855,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Powell Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 | $410,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 625 Macs Reef Road, Bywong NSW 2621 | $1,650,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 42 residential sales recorded since 27 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 42, houses and units together, was $1,352,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $779 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +13.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.15m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $770k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,352,500 | Median of the 42 most recent residential sales, settled 27 Jul 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $848 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $497 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Queanbeyan | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Queanbeyan, over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Capital Region | $561 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Capital Region, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 326 tracked applications: 67 approved, 67 under assessment, 192 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 20 projects in Queanbeyan Surrounds (9 under construction) and 42 more in the surrounding area.
Two-storey family-friendly hotel now under construction in Googong Town Centre. Facilities include bistro, additional restaurant, lounge, bar, beer garden, kids play area, three function rooms, sports bar and gaming room. Designed by May and Russell Architects with capacity for 700+ patrons (function space up to ~400).
Neighbourhood convenience centre within Googong Central developed by Stevens Group for Mirvac and Peet. The centre was completed in April 2026 and includes McDonald's, KFC, 7-Eleven, The Reject Shop and Aspire Early Education, providing a key retail and service hub for the growing Googong community.
Road surface improvements and maintenance works over a 2-kilometre section of the Kings Highway from the Mill Post Road intersection to the ACT/NSW border. This project aims to improve safety and driving conditions for residents accessing Googong from the coast and inland areas.
Googong West is the third of five planned neighbourhoods within the $1.8 billion Googong masterplanned township, located 16km south-east of Canberra in NSW.
Advanced water treatment and recycling plant featuring the largest Membrane BioReactor in a residential water scheme in Australia. The system reduces potable water use by 60% through recycling and mandatory rainwater tanks, supporting 18,000 residents.
Proposed bulk water supply pipeline to secure the long-term water supply for Bungendore, transferring potable water from a new pumping station at a former reservoir site in east Queanbeyan via 375mm and 300mm water mains.
Multi-stage community sports precinct delivered by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. Completed works include bulk earthworks, four hard-court netball courts with lighting, two turf fields with lighting, main pavilion with public amenities, kiosk and multi-use room, sewer pump station, drainage upgrades and sealed car park.
Construction of a grass-lined overflow channel on Turallo Creek at Bungendore to bypass the Tarago Road bridge during floods. Higher flows will pass through new box culverts beneath Tarago Road and re-enter Turallo Creek below the Turallo and Halfway Creeks confluence, reducing flood risk to Bungendore town centre properties.
Development application DA.2025.0014 has conditional development consent for a single-storey medical centre at 24 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. The approved scheme includes reception and waiting areas, six consulting rooms, staff, treatment and procedure rooms, toilets, a second tenancy for ancillary retail such as a pharmacy, 10 on-grade car spaces…
Completed early learning centre operated by Milestones Early Learning (Affinity Education Group), providing childcare for up to 62 children aged 0-5 years. The centre features dedicated programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, large playground, and government-approved preschool program.
Major masterplanned community at Tralee on the NSW-ACT border by Village Building Co, planned for about 1500 households with residential land, house and land packages, parks, community facilities, education, sport and a future mixed-use town centre.
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Estimated completion year of the 29 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 9, 2027 8, 2028 3, 2029 2, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 2. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 326 substantial development applications lodged in and around Queanbeyan Surrounds over the past 5 years, 259 in the last 12 months; 67 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 4, 2022 18, 2023 16, 2024 18, 2025 17, 2026 (to Oct) 253.
Key application Alderson Place, Tralee Mixed Use | $42m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 326 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 259 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 12.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 88th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 204 | ABS building approvals | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 67 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 67 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 include: Kings Highway Surface Upgrades (Construction); Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade (Planning); Googong West Neighbourhood Development (Construction); Spotlight Queanbeyan Retail Redevelopment (Completed); and Celesse Apartments (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Retail, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Queanbeyan Surrounds among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 area has seen 317 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2's current population of 18,457 has been supported by 204 approvals on average over recent years.
The Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has seen 12.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 123 people in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 204, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has grown by approximately 1,875 people, while 1,020 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,457 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +11.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 16th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 16,539 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,918 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3,047.71 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 was estimated to be approximately 18,457 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,181 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The queanbeyan surrounds sa2 has added approximately 1,918 people and shown a 11.60% increase from the 16,539 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is estimated at 6 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (56.4%), Natural increase (28.2%), Overseas migration (15.4%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 56.4% of overall population gains.
Queanbeyan Surrounds's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 at 41 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Queanbeyan Surrounds is 2 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) yet 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 14.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 5.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (1.2% vs 2.9%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.1% of the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.1% of the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $76,617 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $89,575 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,926 | 2021 Census, weekly | 96th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,243 | 2021 Census, weekly | 93rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 48.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,117 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 9.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is approximately $81,505. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $76,617.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is approximately $95,290. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $89,575.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is approximately $81,505 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $76,617 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is approximately $95,290 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $89,575 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2's households (~32.4% / 1,741 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 32.4% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $2,926/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $3,117/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $1,243/wk.
The Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $76,617 and an average of $89,575 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $81,505 (median) and $95,290 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $11,170 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The queanbeyan surrounds sa2's disposable income is $11,170 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Queanbeyan Surrounds performing better than 93% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 70.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,545 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 15,045 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,626 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has approximately 10,545 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 0.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 stands at 0.8%, which is 3.4 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are public administration & safety (26.0% of employment), construction (14.2%), and professional & technical (9.5%). Other significant employers include health care & social assistance and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is 70.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The queanbeyan surrounds sa2 shows notable specialisation in public administration & safety, which employs 26.0% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 3.5, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The queanbeyan surrounds sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 13.1% growth, ranking 4th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Queanbeyan Surrounds sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 19.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 33.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
33.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
30.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The queanbeyan surrounds sa2 ranks in the 54th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 are: Certificate (23.6%), Bachelor Degree (19.3%), Advanced Diploma (12.3%).
30.5% of the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.9% in primary school, 9.2% in secondary school, 4.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is 984, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 5 schools within the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 762 students.
The queanbeyan surrounds sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Queanbeyan Surrounds features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 14.2% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 34.7% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,374 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,997 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 84.8% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 had 5,374 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 11.6% to an estimated 5,997 households today.
The average household size in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 84.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (14.2%), group households (1.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,557 family households, couples with children account for 42.0% of all households, couples without children at home 34.7%, and single parent families 7.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 84.8% (versus 68.8% in Regional NSW). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 14.2% compared to 27.9% in Regional NSW. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.0% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 14.2% of all households in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, notably lower than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.2% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Queanbeyan Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
Queanbeyan Surrounds was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.5% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Queanbeyan Surrounds was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.7% of people in Queanbeyan Surrounds. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Queanbeyan Surrounds are Australian, comprising 30.4% of the population, English, comprising 29.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 0.3% of Queanbeyan Surrounds (vs 0.4% across Regional NSW), Scottish at 8.6% (vs 8.0%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.0%).
13.5% of the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
5.1% of the population in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.0% of the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
92.5% of the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Queanbeyan Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 35.8% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.1% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,417 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 86th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 54.2% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $465 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 15.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, 35.8% of homes are owned outright, 54.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 9.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.1% of dwellings in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 are houses.
In the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, 0.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 stands at 35.8%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $2,417, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is $1,509, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 19.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 15.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 19.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 15.9% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 consists of 98.1% detached houses, 1.2% semi-detached dwellings, 0.4% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Queanbeyan Surrounds consumes approximately 11.9% of median household income ($12,670 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Queanbeyan Surrounds show attached dwellings contributing 6% of approvals compared to 2% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 94% of applications versus 98% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Queanbeyan Surrounds's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 62.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 84th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 68.3% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.4% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
Around 62.5% of people in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, 3.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.2% of people in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.1% of people in the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2, 62.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 36 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 36th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 326 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 97th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 926 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 33rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 56 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 74 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 15.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 326 public transport stops within the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2.
The Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 has 926 weekly trips across 74 routes, averaging 132 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 375 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 5.5 km away and the nearest school 5.8 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 326 stops nearby, 926 weekly trips, access rating 36 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 43 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 5.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 5.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 8.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 9.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 10.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 17.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 17.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 19.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 20.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 102 places in Queanbeyan Surrounds, about 10.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Queanbeyan Surrounds among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Queanbeyan Surrounds ranks in the 43rd percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Queanbeyan Surrounds's sought-after property market has recorded 418 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 78% residential, 3% commercial and 18% vacant land transactions.
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's median age exceeds the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Queanbeyan Surrounds performing better than 93% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Educational attainment in Queanbeyan Surrounds sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Queanbeyan Surrounds features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
Queanbeyan Surrounds's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Queanbeyan Surrounds has an estimated 18,457 residents, up 11.6% since the 2021 Census, with 20 projects tracked in Queanbeyan Surrounds.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Queanbeyan Surrounds.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101021611). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Queanbeyan Surrounds from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Queanbeyan Surrounds with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
