Queanbeyan East at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
4,240
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Queanbeyan East.
The postcode for Queanbeyan East is 2620 (NSW).
Queanbeyan East (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Queanbeyan East has roughly 4,240 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Queanbeyan East scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Queanbeyan East's population at 4,240, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,240
Median age
34
Family households
51%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
4,240
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
280
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Queanbeyan East.
Local schools for Queanbeyan East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan East Public School
Queanbeyan Public School
Finigan School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About Queanbeyan East.
- What is the Queanbeyan East postcode?
- Queanbeyan East is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Queanbeyan East?
- Queanbeyan East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Queanbeyan East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Queanbeyan East?
- There are 18 schools serving Queanbeyan East on this page, including Queanbeyan East Public School, St Gregory's Primary School, Queanbeyan Public School.
- How walkable is Queanbeyan East?
- Queanbeyan East has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Queanbeyan East?
- Queanbeyan East is close to Queanbeyan Dc, Dodsworth, Queanbeyan, Ridgeway, The Ridgeway.
- What is the population of Queanbeyan East?
- The population of Queanbeyan East is approximately 4,240 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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