Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra
Statistical Area - sa2

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's population is around 12,891 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 147 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,744 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,877 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 943 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 52.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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. Based on demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected. The area is projected to increase by 696 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 5.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has seen approximately five dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years 2021 to 2025, 26 homes were approved, with none yet in FY26 as of the current time. The population decline in recent years indicates adequate development activity relative to demand, benefiting buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $367,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $18.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of NSW and nationally, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has less development activity, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings but has accelerated recently. New building activity consists of 60% detached dwellings and 40% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 82% houses, indicating diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 6931, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts project an increase of 682 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and price growth.

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra 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 nine projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2, and Poplars Innovation Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.0% as of June 2025.

The area has 7,822 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 2.6% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 75.5%, significantly higher than the regional average of 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety is particularly notable, with employment levels at 4.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 8.9% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data analysis showing a decrease in labour force (-3.6%) and employment (-3.9%) from June 2024 to June 2025, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract slightly (0.1%), labour force growth (0.3%), and a larger unemployment increase (0.4%). According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's current employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra had a median income among taxpayers of $78,203. The average income stood at $95,228. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $88,064 (median) and $107,236 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra all rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that 33.0% of the population (4,254 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. The area exhibits considerable affluence with 50.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.2% houses and 17.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra was at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.8% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $430, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.6% of all households, including 45.8% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.4%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra shows that 34.0% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.2% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 20.4%. Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.8% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education. Jerrabomberra Public School and Jerrabomberra High School serve a total of 1,085 students in the area. The socio-educational conditions are above average, with an ICSEA score of 1086. Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and one secondary institution.

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

Transport analysis shows 84 active transport stops operating within Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 42 individual routes. They collectively provide 466 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older residents. Common health conditions have a low prevalence here. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the total population (8,933 people), compared to 61.0% in Rest of NSW and 55.3% nationally.

Mental health issues affect 8.3% and asthma impacts 8.0% of residents. 71.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 68.7% in Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.9% (1,272 people) compared to 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's population was found to be approximately in line with the broader area's average regarding cultural diversity, with 82.3% born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 87.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, comprising 56.6%, compared to 52.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.7%), English (25.3%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, Macedonian was overrepresented at 1.8% in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra versus the regional average of 1.5%, Serbian at 0.9% compared to 0.6%, and Hungarian at 0.4% against a regional average of 0.3%.

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

The median age in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years. It is also somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 16.0% of the population in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, compared to Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 6.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.2% to 16.0%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 17.0% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 21%, reaching 1,768 people from 1,463. Conversely, the 85+ and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.