Queanbeyan West

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

By Nov 2025, Queanbeyan West's population is estimated at around 3,169 people. This reflects an increase of 23 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,146. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 3,163 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of four new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,108 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is utilising 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 released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Queanbeyan West is expected to expand by 217 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 6.9% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Queanbeyan West had minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually on average over five years from 2016 to 2020, totalling 15 approvals. This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Queanbeyan West's activity is much lower compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns. Recent building activity, from 2016 to 2020, consisted entirely of detached houses, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties are typical. New construction favoured detached housing more than current patterns suggest (71.0% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 1267 people per approval, Queanbeyan West shows a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects growth by 220 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Queanbeyan West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Poplars Innovation Precinct, Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2, and DCI Poplars Data Centre. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Queanbeyan West well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Queanbeyan West has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1859 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in the area is high at 69.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents include public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area shows strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 3.8 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has limited presence at 9.7%, compared to the regional figure of 16.9%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.8% and employment fell by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. For future insights, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queanbeyan West's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Queanbeyan West had a median taxpayer income of $63,392 and an average of $77,192. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Queanbeyan West would be approximately $71,386 (median) and $86,926 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Queanbeyan West rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 38.4% of locals (1,216 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 74th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Queanbeyan West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Queanbeyan West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 71.4% houses and 28.6% 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 was at 24.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.5% and rented ones at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Queanbeyan West was $350, similar to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Queanbeyan West's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Queanbeyan West has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.1% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

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

Queanbeyan West's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks. 23.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (27.3%).

Educational participation is high at 28.2%, with 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Queanbeyan West has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 25 different routes that together facilitate 246 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 168 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 35 trips per day, which translates to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Queanbeyan West are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Queanbeyan West shows below-average health indicators with common conditions prevalent across age groups. Approximately 57% (~1,819 people) have private health cover, compared to 61.0% in Rest of NSW.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common, affecting 9.5 and 9.0% respectively. 67.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in Rest of NSW. 10.6% (335 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Senior health outcomes present challenges similar to the general population's profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Queanbeyan West 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's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 88.5% being citizens, 82.5% born in Australia, and 86.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 54.6%, compared to 52.1% across Rest of NSW. The top ancestry groups are Australian (28.1%), English (25.5%), and Irish (8.4%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.8%) Serbian (0.9%) and Hungarian (0.4%) groups are relatively overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Queanbeyan West's population is younger than the national pattern

Queanbeyan West has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Queanbeyan West at 17.1%, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 2.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.7% to 15.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Queanbeyan West's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 119 people (22%), growing from 541 to 661. Conversely, both the 85+ and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.