Queanbeyan West at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,146
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Queanbeyan West.
The postcode for Queanbeyan West is 2620 (NSW).
Queanbeyan West (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Queanbeyan West has roughly 3,146 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 West scores 6/100 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, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Queanbeyan West's population at 3,146, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,146
Median age
35
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
3,146
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
202
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Queanbeyan West.
Local schools for Queanbeyan West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan West Public School
Queanbeyan High School
Finigan School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About Queanbeyan West.
- What is the Queanbeyan West postcode?
- Queanbeyan West is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Queanbeyan West?
- Queanbeyan West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Queanbeyan West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Queanbeyan West?
- There are 20 schools serving Queanbeyan West on this page, including Queanbeyan West Public School, Queanbeyan High School, Finigan School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Queanbeyan West?
- Queanbeyan West has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Queanbeyan West?
- Queanbeyan West is close to Letchworth, Crestwood, Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Dc, Karabar.
- What is the population of Queanbeyan West?
- The population of Queanbeyan West is approximately 3,146 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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