Queanbeyan at a glance
Median house
$818,750
+1.0% year on year
Median unit
$394,000
Days on market
32
Average to sell
Walk score
92
Walker's paradise
Population
6,409
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Queanbeyan.
The postcode for Queanbeyan is 2620 (NSW).
The median house price in Queanbeyan is $818,750.
Queanbeyan (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $818,750, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Queanbeyan has roughly 6,409 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 32 days, in line with the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Queanbeyan scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Queanbeyan's population at 6,409, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,409
Median age
38
Family households
53%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $818,750 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $394,000, roughly 52% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market sit around 32, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Queanbeyan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$818,750
+1.0% over the past year. Median unit price $394,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$818,750
+1.0% annual growth
$394,000
32
Average days to sell
6,409
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.16% (median rent $340/wk against a $818,750 price tag). Units yield 4.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.16%
Based on $818,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.49%
Based on $394,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+1.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202432 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +1.0%/yr
2021
$779K
5-year change
+5%
2026
$819K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,406
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.
92
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Queanbeyan.
Local schools for Queanbeyan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan Public School
Finigan School of Distance Education
Queanbeyan High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Queanbeyan.
- What is the median house price in Queanbeyan?
- The median house price in Queanbeyan, NSW 2620 is $818,750. The median unit price is $394,000. Annual growth is +1.0%.
- What is the Queanbeyan postcode?
- Queanbeyan is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Queanbeyan?
- Queanbeyan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Queanbeyan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Queanbeyan?
- There are 20 schools serving Queanbeyan on this page, including Queanbeyan Public School, Finigan School of Distance Education, St Gregory's Primary School.
- How walkable is Queanbeyan?
- Queanbeyan has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Queanbeyan?
- Queanbeyan is close to Queanbeyan Dc, Dodsworth, Crestwood, Karabar, Queanbeyan East.
- What is the population of Queanbeyan?
- The population of Queanbeyan is approximately 6,409 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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