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Queanbeyan West, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Queanbeyan West is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,105. Elevation: 1,942 ft (592 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,105 Population 12/sq mi density
1,942 ft Elevation 592 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$37,180 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,180 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Queanbeyan West

Queanbeyan West

Queanbeyan West is a suburb of Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Queanbeyan West is located west of the central business district (CBD) and also borders the Australian Capital Territory, it is located south of Crestwood and Canberra Avenue and west of Tharwa Road. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,146.

People

Population3,105
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$37,180
Per Capita$37,180
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units1,242

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Population3,105
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Coordinates-35.3550°, 149.2041°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$37,180
Median Age35.0 years

About Queanbeyan West

Queanbeyan West is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,105. The city sits at an elevation of 1,942 feet (592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Queanbeyan West has a population of 3,105 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 259.8 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,105
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
259.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Queanbeyan West vs Australia Average

The median household income in Queanbeyan West is $37,180, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,180. The average weekly wage is $715, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 295 business establishments.

Income: Queanbeyan West vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$37,180
51% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$37,180
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)295

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Queanbeyan West is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,242 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units1,242

Property Tax

Climate in Queanbeyan West

Queanbeyan West has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Queanbeyan West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,942 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Area259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3550°N, 149.2041°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 145 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 133 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 56 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 62 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 129 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 148 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 105 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 121 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 135 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 118 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 61 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 128 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 42 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 119 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 66 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 119 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 83 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 95 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 122 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
February 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Queanbeyan West has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Queanbeyan West

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Queanbeyan West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Bayonets And Bandages War Museum
Bungendore Fine Art
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Lanyon Homestead
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Queanbeyan West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Bungendore Community Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Queanbeyan West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Restaurants in Queanbeyan West

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sushi Fresh

Gas Stations in Queanbeyan West

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1487101478
Caltex Queanbeyan

Breweries in Queanbeyan West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Queanbeyan West

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Queanbeyan West

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby AirportSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Bondo AirstripSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Queanbeyan West

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Queanbeyan West

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queanbeyan West

What is the population of Queanbeyan West?

Queanbeyan West has a population of 3,105 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 259.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Queanbeyan West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,180, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Queanbeyan West?

Queanbeyan West has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in Queanbeyan West?

Queanbeyan West has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $715. There are 295 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Queanbeyan West?

The median home value in Queanbeyan West is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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