NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan West, 2620
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Queanbeyan West is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional with everyday amenities close at hand. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. 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. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. 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 local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,106
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 73 of 1,258
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 237 / 96
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)
- 223
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 86
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8%
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
51 public transport stops in this suburb
- 20 Hellmund St
- Crest Park Pde At Telopea Pl
- Hellmund St After Harman Pl
- Wilson St After Crest Park Pde
- Wilson St Before Crest Park Pde
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).
85 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 NIMMITABEL STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Under Assessment
- Subdivision4 ADAMS STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision4 ADAMS STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like50 ALLUMBA STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Subdivision172-192 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 GILMORE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure55 GILMORE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation53 Tharwa Road QUEANBEYAN WEST NSW 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)5 ROLFE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation59 MALONEY STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Local distribution premise1 GREGORY STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2 NIMMITABEL PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like50 ALLUMBA STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
September 2025
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure31 PATERSON PARADE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Withdrawn
August 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation53 THARWA ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Wholesale supplies; Storage premises199 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Subdivision172-192 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry13 BAYLDON ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hardware and building supply67 kendall Avenue West QueanbeyanDetermined
June 2025
- Subdivision4 ADAMS STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
May 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation53 THARWA ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Withdrawn
- Industrial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry179 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia53 GILMORE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hardware and building supply67 kendall Avenue West QueanbeyanDetermined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Wholesale supplies; Storage premises199 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry201 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development; Temporary structure52 MCCRAE STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry201 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Withdrawn
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 Crest Park Parade, Queanbeyan West, 2620 NSWRejected
November 2024
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation53 THARWA ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision2A CASSIDY STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Withdrawn
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 GILMORE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
May 2024
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry179 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space4 GILMORE PLACE QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hardware and building supply67 kendall Avenue West QueanbeyanDetermined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development62 HELLMUND STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Wholesale supplies; Storage premises199 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure52 MCCRAE STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Withdrawn
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; General industry163 GILMORE ROAD QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 BRERETON STREET QUEANBEYAN WEST 2620Determined
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
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Bbq
- Bus stop
- Crest Park Pde after Telopea PlBus stop
- Crest Park Pde at Telopea PlBus stop
- Tharwa Rd before Brereton StBus stop
- Tharwa Rd before Gilmore PlBus stop
- Wilson St after Crest Park PdeBus stop
- Wilson St before Crest Park PdeBus stop
- NV CafeCafe
Gilmore Place
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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bicentennial ParkPark
- Ernie Beaver ParkPark
- Garryowen ParkPark
- Koorong ParkPark
- Letchworth Regional ParkPark
- Orana ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- 51.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1752nd in Australia
- State rank
- 559th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #154 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #388 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Caltex Queanbeyanamenities1 Suraci Placefuel
- Crest Park Pde after Telopea Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Crest Park Pde at Telopea Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Firepitamenitiesfirepit
- Hope Marland Parkamenitiesplayground
- Letchworth Regional Sporting FIeldamenitiespitch
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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