QUEANBEYAN WEST
Investor score
52
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
$807,500
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
3.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-1.5%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for QUEANBEYAN WEST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
QUEANBEYAN WEST 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.
Median rent
$550/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
1.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.81%
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
54 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
QUEANBEYAN WEST 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,181/wk
$58k taxable p.a.
Renters
30.4%
67.2% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.7%
Population growth
+1.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
71%
15% apartments
Degree qualified
27.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.2%
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
3.3%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
246.8 km
Regional
Days on market
35 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
54.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
29 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
141.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
522/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2620
🏫Primary (9)
Gundaroo Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Sutton Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Googong Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Gregory's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Queanbeyan East Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Queanbeyan Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Michelago Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Queanbeyan West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Queanbeyan South Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Karabar High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Queanbeyan High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
The Anglican School Googong
Independent · Yrs K-12
Finigan School of Distance Education
Government · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (1)
Tirriwirri School
Government · Yrs U
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
Safe0.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average14 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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