Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A top score of 10 for access to money and resources marks Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra as a highly advantaged area. Residents here generally have more wealth and better education than most people across the country. This financial strength is a defining feature of the local economy.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra — higher than 86% of areas.
| Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra | 9 |
|---|---|
| 2619, NSW | 10 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is among the most advantaged in Australia, with an overall advantage score of 1,107. This high standing is supported by strong education and job skills, which are better than about 80% of similar areas.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
8
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,107
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has remained steady at 12,735 people. Growth since 2021 has been -0.1%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.
12,735
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
-0.1%
Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
There are 978 businesses operating in the area, which is more than about 54% of similar locations.
978
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101021012/queanbeyan-west-jerrabomberra/topic/economy-advantage
