Jerrabomberra vs Queanbeyan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,172,500 and $900,000. Queanbeyan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Queanbeyan (median $900,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Jerrabomberra ($1,172,500). Over the past year, Queanbeyan (+1.7%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Jerrabomberra (-6.2%) on house-price growth.
Queanbeyan scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Queanbeyan (1048) sits above Jerrabomberra (1041). Jerrabomberra skews owner-occupied (80%), Queanbeyan runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Queanbeyan is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Jerrabomberra delivers the better gross yield (3.64% vs 1.96%), but Queanbeyan has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Queanbeyan edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1041). Jerrabomberra also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan cheaper to buy in?
Queanbeyan has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 30% below Jerrabomberra ($1,172,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan?
Over the past 12 months, Queanbeyan grew +1.7% vs -6.2% in Jerrabomberra, a gap of 7.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queanbeyan scores 1048 vs 1041 in Jerrabomberra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan scores 92/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Jerrabomberra vs 1.96% in Queanbeyan. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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