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Queanbeyan, NSW 2620
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$875,000
market range $825K-$900K
Median Unit
$450,000
market range $350K-$475K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+1.2%
market range -5.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Queanbeyan
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Queanbeyan market and investor summary
In Queanbeyan, NSW 2620, the median house sells for around $875K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +1.2% over the past year. At 1.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Queanbeyan: people, income and schools
Queanbeyan has a resident population of roughly 6,409, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 53% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $88,000 a year (about $1,690 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 11 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 94 for walkability and 14 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 6,409
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $88,000/yr
- Households renting
- 44%
- Family households
- 53%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 11
- avg ICSEA 1036
- Unemployment
- 1.4%
- Walk score
- 94/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Queanbeyan
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Search Queanbeyan listings →Frequently asked questions about Queanbeyan
What should I check before investing in Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (1.7% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Queanbeyan?
The median property price in Queanbeyan, NSW 2620 is $875K for houses and $450K for units.
What rental yield does Queanbeyan show?
The gross rental yield in Queanbeyan is 4.0% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Queanbeyan?
House prices in Queanbeyan are up 1.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Queanbeyan?
The current vacancy rate in Queanbeyan is 1.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has a population of approximately 6,409 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Queanbeyan?
There are 11 schools within roughly 5km of Queanbeyan. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Queanbeyan affordable to buy in?
A median house in Queanbeyan costs about 9.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Queanbeyan's population growing?
The population of Queanbeyan has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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