NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan East, 2620
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Queanbeyan East hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 186 of 2,157
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,647
- Employment rate
- 69.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 143 / 672 / 736
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
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
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 301
- Against the person
- 72
- Against property
- 116
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
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
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Atkinson St At Bywong St
- Atkinson St Before Booth St
- Booth St After Molonglo St
- Queanbeyan East Public School, Mulloon St
- St Gregory's Primary School, Molonglo St
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
109 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Veterinary hospital94 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry63 HINCKSMAN STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
- Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 MULLOON STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Demolition; Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure19 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
March 2026
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry3 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 SHROPSHIRE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Creative industry42-44 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47/-/1296890Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)16 ELLERTON DRIVE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Creative industry42-44 ENDURANCE AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry1 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
October 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 WATERLOO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care7 CAPITAL TERRACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 WATERLOO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Kiosk; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink1 5 HIGH STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1 BURRA STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Wholesale supplies36 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 COOPER PLACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry71 THURRALILLY STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Subdivision39 MOLONGLO STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
June 2025
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises; General industry; Light industry9 AURORA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 O'NEILL STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport22 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation30 FORD STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing70 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading7 ATKINSON STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 SILVA AVENUE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
February 2025
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation47/-/DP271494Determined
January 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 BUTTLE STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign41 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping material supply6 BARBER STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 COOPER PLACE QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 O'NEILL STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation69 MACQUOID STREET QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Withdrawn
September 2024
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink50 YASS ROAD QUEANBEYAN EAST 2620Rejected
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)
Amenities
94 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Arts centre
- multiATM
- Bbq
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Atkinson St at Macquoid StBus stop
- Atkinson St before Booth StBus stop
- Aurora Av opp Aurora PlBus stop
- Booth St after Molonglo StBus stop
- Bungendore Rd after Warroo StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Blundell ParkPark
- Carwoola ParkPark
- Don R Campbell ParkPark
- Gracelands ParkPark
- High Street Dog ParkPark
- Marj Christian ParkPark
- Ray Morton ParkPark
- Sister City ParkPark
- Taylor ParkPark
- Tennyson Mews ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Queanbeyan Remedial Massage and Reflexology Clinicalternative
- Vicky Brownlie Injury ClinicButtle Streetoccupational_therapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1735th in Australia
- State rank
- 552nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #152 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #385 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 121 HairamenitiesUnit 3 1 Buttle Streethairdresser
- Ampolamenities88 Bungendore Roadfuel
- Arts centreamenitiesarts_centre
- Atkinson St at Macquoid Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Atkinson St before Booth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Aurora Av opp Aurora Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- BPamenities52 Yass Roadfuel
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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