Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas mark Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, where the typical monthly mortgage is $2,300. This is a place of large family homes and high ownership, with very few apartments. Most residents live in spacious detached houses, though rent has climbed significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra sits — Median rent (weekly)

$430 ▲ +30.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra — higher than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra$430
2619, NSW $490
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $100 since 2011 to reach $430, which is much higher than most areas. Similarly, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,300, though this figure fell slightly since 2011.

$430 ▲ +30.3%

Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $430

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,300 ▼ -3.5%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,383
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, the largest group is $350–$549 at 42%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (47.1%) are owned with a mortgage. The proportion of households renting is 23.0%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 32.6% and lower than most similar areas.

23.0% ▼ -8.0%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 25.0%
  • 2016: 24.8%
  • 2021: 23.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.5% ▲ +21.5%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.5%
  • 2016: 24.9%
  • 2021: 28.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 89.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms—a figure far above the national average. Separate houses make up 82.1% of the area, while flats or apartments are rare at only 2.3%.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

82.1% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 83.2%
  • 2016: 82.1%
  • 2021: 82.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.9% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 90.2%
  • 2016: 89.7%
  • 2021: 89.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (30%) and 5 or more (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings 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/housing-dwellings