NSW2620· Pop. 45,604Snowy Monaro

QUEANBEYAN DC

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

44

Liveability score

50

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$807,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-1.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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QUEANBEYAN DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$550/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.78%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$545k
2021
$575k
2022
$678k
2023
$1075k
2024
$848k
2025
$820k
2026
$808k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

QUEANBEYAN DC is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,181/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.4%

67.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

31.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

820 m²

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

240.6 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

54.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

136.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,302/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2620

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Gundaroo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1101(84%)
140 students19:1 student–teacher39% girls43% top SEA quarter

Sutton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1098(84%)
152 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls41% top SEA quarter

Googong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1078(78%)
782 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls30% top SEA quarter

St Gregory's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
730 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls23% top SEA quarter

Queanbeyan East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)
280 students16:1 student–teacher53% girls21% top SEA quarter

Queanbeyan Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 997(45%)
361 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls14% top SEA quarter

Michelago Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
45 students16:1 student–teacher58% girls8% top SEA quarter

Queanbeyan West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 988(41%)
387 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls13% top SEA quarter

Queanbeyan South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 939(21%)
419 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls9% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Karabar High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(38%)
723 students9:1 student–teacher46% girls13% top SEA quarter

Queanbeyan High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 967(32%)
448 students9:1 student–teacher44% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

The Anglican School Googong

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1129(91%)
455 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls52% top SEA quarter

Finigan School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
84 students1:1 student–teacher56% girls34% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Tirriwirri School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 944(22%)
34 students3:1 student–teacher15% girls11% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1026ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
27/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 10 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

25

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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