Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Jerrabomberra, 2619
Population
9,601
Median age
38
Median income
$3,403/wk
Employed
76.1%
Languages at home
12.8%non-English
Top: Macedonian, Italian, Serbian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Jerrabomberra is a well-connected established suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Daily life works well on foot or by bus, with key amenities clustered nearby. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 73.8/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 126th in Australia
- State rank
- 46th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #20 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 9,601
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $3,403
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 3,233
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,405
- Employment rate
- 76.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 179 / 427 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
12.8% speak a language other than English at home; 17.7% born overseas
- Language at home
- 8,163 English only · 1,195 other
- Non-English at home
- 12.8%
- Born overseas
- 1,666 (17.7%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 173 (1.8%)
- Australian citizens
- 9,064
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 34
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Macedonian78 · 15%
- Italian48 · 9.2%
- Serbian28 · 5.4%
- Hindi26 · 5%
- Punjabi24 · 4.6%
- Spanish24 · 4.6%
- Mandarin23 · 4.4%
- Croatian22 · 4.2%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 204
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 102
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling17
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Fraud25
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment18
- Malicious Damage To Property25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,087.5
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Our PlaceFirethorn Placechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Public transport
113 public transport stops in this suburb
- Carolyn Jackson Dr Before Halloran Dr
- Halloran Dr At Jerrabomberra Hill Rd
- Halloran Dr Opp Carolyn Jackson Dr
- Kinlyside Av Opp Nugent Cl
- Limestone Dr Opp Jerrabomberra Village Shopping Centre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
211 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 5 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 37 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 113 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 84/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.73
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.85
Food & drink(7)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Jerra TakeawayFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Suppeto Collective CafeFast food
- Jerrabomberra HotelPub
- the Jerra Fine Asian CuisineRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Convenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
- Childcare
- Our PlaceChildcare
1 Firethorn Place, Jerrabomberra
- Kindergarten (2)
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSchool
101 Environa Drive, Jerrabomberra
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolSchool
Coachwood Avenue, Jerrabomberra
Health & services(3)
- The Surgery at JerrabomberraMedical clinic
- Capital ChemistPharmacy
- Jerrabomberra Vet HospitalVeterinary
5 Firethorn Place, Jerrabomberra
Sport & outdoors(41)
- Gym
- Allan McGrath ReservePark
- Halloran Drive Community ParkPark
- Jerrabomberra RoundaboutPark
- John Palmer ParkPark
- Madew Regional ParkPark
- Park (26)
- Rutidosis ReservePark
- Stockyard Creek ReservePark
- Playground (4)
- Stockyard Creek ParkPlayground
- Halloran Drive OvalSports field
- Sports field
Transport(35)
35 bus stops
Other(23)
- Bench (23)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- CarwashCar wash
- Garden (4)
- Hairdresser (2)
- Information (2)
- Loading Dock (2)
- Motorcycle Parking
- Newsagent
- Parking (32)
- Parking Space (24)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
- Australia PostPost office
- Public Building
- Public toilets
- Recycling (2)
- Return and EarnShelter
- Shelter (6)
- Telephone
- return and earn nswVending machine
- Waste Basket (3)
- Waste Disposal
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allan McGrath ReservePark
- Halloran Drive Community ParkPark
- Jerrabomberra RoundaboutPark
- John Palmer ParkPark
- Madew Regional ParkPark
- Rutidosis ReservePark
- Stockyard Creek ReservePark
- The Scar BMX TrackPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 48
- Parks (OSM)
- 37
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Capital Chemistpharmacy
- The Surgery at Jerrabomberradoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
240 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 HALLORAN DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 WANAWONG COURT JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)5 27 LAKEVIEW GARDENS JERRABOMBERRA 2619Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 EUCALYPT RISE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading37 TOMPSITT DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies7 HAMILTON PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool171 HALLORAN DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah27 DILLWYNIA CRESCENT JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space13 ELM WAY JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 KALANG PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 CAROLYN JACKSON DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 JACARANDA DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29 BALCOMBE STREET JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 JACARANDA DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading37 TOMPSITT DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 POPLAR CRESCENT JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 WINTER PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah6 LAURENCE CLOSE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
2025· 22 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 BLUESTONE GARDENS JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)6 MAGNOLIA CLOSE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Light industry19 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry19 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Supporting Development11 BALCOMBE STREET JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 WINTER PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 JACARANDA DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 BOREE PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School101 ENVIRONA DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Self storage units1 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School101 ENVIRONA DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Rejected
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Self storage units1 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Rejected
- Residential flat building; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 MORELLA AVENUE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)6 MAGNOLIA CLOSE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
July 2025
- Residential flat building; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 MORELLA AVENUE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Rejected
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks39 Halloran Drive JERRABOMBERRA NSW 2619Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 COORA PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure13 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Subdivision1 TASKER PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)37 TOMPSITT DRIVE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Determined
- Residential flat building; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 MORELLA AVENUE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Rejected
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure13 WOLSELEY PLACE JERRABOMBERRA 2619Rejected
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- 20 Woodhill Linkamenitiesbus_stop
- 28 Carolyn Jackson Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 7-Elevenamenitiesconvenience
- 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
- Aldiamenitiessupermarket
- Allan McGrath Reserveamenitiespark
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.