Jerrabomberra vs Queanbeyan West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,172,500 and $895,000. Queanbeyan West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Queanbeyan West (median $895,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Jerrabomberra ($1,172,500). Over the past year, Queanbeyan West (+1.1%) ran 7.3 percentage points ahead of Jerrabomberra (-6.2%) on house-price growth.
Jerrabomberra scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Queanbeyan West (1053) sits above Jerrabomberra (1041). Jerrabomberra skews owner-occupied (80%), Queanbeyan West runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
Queanbeyan West is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Queanbeyan West carries both higher gross yield (4.04% vs 3.61%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Queanbeyan West edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1041). Jerrabomberra also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Jerrabomberra or Queanbeyan West cheaper to buy in?
Queanbeyan West has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 31% 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 West?
Over the past 12 months, Queanbeyan West grew +1.1% vs -6.2% in Jerrabomberra, a gap of 7.3 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 West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queanbeyan West scores 1053 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 West?
Jerrabomberra scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.04% in Queanbeyan West vs 3.61% in Jerrabomberra. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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