Queanbeyan - East

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the New South Wales average of 39. Seniors are much less common here than in most similar areas, though their share has risen to 12.6% since 2011.

About 24.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

More than one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Punjabi and Hindi, though the share of people speaking little or no English has fallen since 2016.

A large 38.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 18 points since 2011. This is well above the state average, though it remains about the same as the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 29.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.3% completing Year 12, both of which are well above national figures. This high level of education is reflected in a workforce dominated by professionals.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,104. Typical family incomes are also a little above the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are reported at 11.4%, which is well above the state average. However, the area has a lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

A high 8.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average of 2.8%. Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level, while fewer people do significant unpaid housework than in most areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (55%) and far higher personal incomes than the state and national averages. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than most areas.

Solo living is very common, with 40.6% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is much lower than in most areas.

The area is dominated by renters (43.2%) and smaller homes, with only 44.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Consequently, detached houses are much less common here than across the state.

Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport for their commute. Working from home is also much less common here than across the state, at just 8.0%.

The community is quite mobile, with nearly half of all residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Employment levels are very strong, with 70.2% of people working full-time—far above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the largest employer, accounting for 24.2% of jobs.

The area ranks higher than most similar areas for education and job skills. Overall, its advantage score is slightly above the national average.

The area experiences lower average minimum temperatures than the state average. Annual rainfall is higher than the New South Wales average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 84.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Residents have far better access to health services, schools, and groceries by foot than the state average.