Queanbeyan West, NSW 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Queanbeyan West is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2620, home to 3,146 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 247 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,106 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,100 /week
- Median family income
- $2,445 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Queanbeyan High School
- Queanbeyan West Public School
- Finigan School of Distance Education
- Karabar High School
- Tirriwirri School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Hellmund St At Ritchie Pl
- Hellmund St Opp Ritchie Pl
- Hellmund St Opp Steel Pl
- Hellmund St After McCrae St
- Hellmund St Before McCrae St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 65 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,834 resolvable premises in Queanbeyan West. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,570 across postcode 2620 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 637 violent offences, 599 theft, 354 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Queanbeyan West?
Queanbeyan West (NSW 2620) had 3,146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Queanbeyan West?
The median advertised rent in Queanbeyan West is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Queanbeyan West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Queanbeyan West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Queanbeyan High School (1.3 km), Queanbeyan West Public School (1.3 km), Finigan School of Distance Education (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Queanbeyan West?
Queanbeyan West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Queanbeyan West?
Across postcode 2620, 2,570 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (637), theft (599), property damage (354). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Queanbeyan West?
In Queanbeyan West, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Queanbeyan West?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Queanbeyan West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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