Queanbeyan Surrounds

The community is noticeably older than most areas, with a typical age of 42. However, there are more children under 15 than usual, at 19.4%, and a higher rate of de facto relationships compared to the state average.

This area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 12.7% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language here, with only 4.9% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the largest single group at 47.7%.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.4%.

Earnings are among the highest in the country, and typical weekly personal income is $1,243. About 45.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average.

People here are less likely to need help with daily activities than most, though long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the state average.

Local participation is very high, with 21.2% of people volunteering and 30.2% caring for children unpaid. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8% of residents having served.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income of $1,100 and a Year 12 completion rate of 50.2%, both of which are far above the national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are among the lowest in the region.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98% of dwellings. Most of these are large, with 88.2% having three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent.

Car dependence is almost total, with 0.2% of people using public transport to commute. Nearly every home owns a vehicle, and many have three or more.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest at 3.1%.

Job security is high, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, and full-time employment is well above the national average.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged, with strong access to money and a growing population that has risen 9.9% since 2021.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 5.4 degrees. Rainfall is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.