Queanbeyan

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure of 38. While the population grew 11% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 remains much lower than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 26.8% of the community, a figure that rose 3.4 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though recent arrivals from India and Nepal are notable.

About 23.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.5 points since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the New South Wales average.

People with no religion make up 36.6% of the population, a significant increase of 16 points since 2011. This figure is well above the state average, though a little below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a notable increase from 2011, and 61.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $996, which is much higher than most similar areas and above the national figure. This is consistent with a workforce where many adults earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 31% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 11.7% of residents.

Service in the Defence Force is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 5.3%. Conversely, volunteering has fallen 1.7 points since 2011 to 12.4%.

First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. This group is notably older than the state average and has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.9% of people living alone—a figure far above the state and national averages. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Renting is far more common here than across the nation, with 43.1% of households renting. The area also has far fewer large homes, with only 46.4% having three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very uncommon at 7.2%, which is far below the national figure. Most people rely on cars, while 7.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is highly transitional, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 21.3%.

Job prospects are strong, with 68.1% of people employed full-time—one of the highest rates among similar areas. Public administration and safety is the most common industry for workers.

The area's overall advantage score of 998 is slightly above the national average. However, access to money and resources is lower than in about 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is 732mm, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Queanbeyan is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can also reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes on foot.