Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra

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 12,881 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 137 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 942 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, 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, with the area projected to increase by 696 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.4% 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 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25, 26 homes received approvals, with two more approved in FY26 so far. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $477,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. 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 comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 82.0% houses. This change may reflect diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. As of FY25, there were an estimated 6931 people per dwelling approval in the area.

Population forecasts indicate Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra will gain 692 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag 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 has identified eight projects likely to influence the region. Notable initiatives include South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Poplars Innovation Precinct, and Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2. The following list details those most 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 well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.9%. As of September 2025, there are 7,718 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is below the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

The workforce participation rate is 77.4%, higher than the Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses in September 2025, only 10.7% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety employs 4.3 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance employs only 8.9%, lower than Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count compared to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 5.5% alongside a 5.5% employment decline, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise to 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports that median income among taxpayers in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra SA2 was $82,359 during financial year 2023. Average income stood at $96,377. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $89,656 and $104,916 based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra rank between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 33.0% of residents (4,250 individuals) earn over $4,000 annually, contrasting with surrounding regions where the $1,500-$2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. Half of the area's population earns more than $3,000 weekly, 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, as per the latest Census, 82.2% of dwellings were houses while 17.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra stood at 28.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 47.8% and rented dwellings accounting for 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in the area was $430, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 versus Australia's 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 make up the remaining 18.4%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 34.0% of residents aged 15+ 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 (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 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.

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

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra has 91 active public transport stops. These are served by 42 bus routes, offering a total of 466 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 155 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 66 trips per day, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though slightly higher across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, showing low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population. However, prevalence was slightly higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high in the area, with approximately 70% of the total population (8,978 people) having coverage, compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.3 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 71.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 9.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,271 people), which is lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 had a cultural diversity profile similar to the broader region's average, with 82.3% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 87.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, accounting for 56.6%, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 55.9%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.7%), English (25.3%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.8%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.4%, as were Serbian (0.9% vs 0.2%) and Croatian (0.9% vs 0.3%) groups.

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, and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 16.0% of the population, higher than Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 6.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, 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 1,461. Conversely, the 85+ and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to experience population declines.