Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra

The community is notably younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 9.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 84% of the community. Those using another language at home account for 12.5%, a figure well below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.4% have no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Educational achievement is high, with 70.6% of residents completing Year 12—far above the national figure of 58.8%. Additionally, 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

This is a very wealthy area where the typical household earns $3,014 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Family life is a major focus, as 32.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national rate of 26.3%. The area also has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 11.7%.

First Nations people in the area experience high levels of advantage, with a typical personal income of $840 and an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is much lower than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up the vast majority of families at 68.8%, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Large family homes dominate the landscape, with 89.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 23% of homes are rented, the typical weekly rent of $430 is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.9% of workers driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

Movement into the area has slowed slightly, with 37.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.2% of the population.

Employment is very strong, with 75.5% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.2%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 6.3 degrees and annual rainfall well above the New South Wales figure.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable than the state average for reaching schools and health services.