Queanbeyan

The typical resident is 38, and the area is a little younger than the state average. Families with children are common, as children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, while seniors are much less numerous than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Australian, English, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, with only 13.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly 40% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.5%.

Residents are well qualified, with 28% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64% completing Year 12. Both figures are higher than the national average.

Incomes are remarkably high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,155, well above the national figure of $805. About 34.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a huge increase since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. However, 9.8% of residents report a mental health condition, which is higher than the state average.

Community involvement is high, with 16.5% of people volunteering. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, as 8.2% of residents have served, well above the national figure.

First Nations people in Queanbeyan have a much higher typical personal income ($920) and a much lower unemployment rate (5.9%) than the national averages.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Most are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Separate houses are the most common dwelling type at 74.4%. While typical rents are slightly below the state average, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and only 10.5% of people work from home.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

Queanbeyan has a very strong job market, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of just 3.1%. Public administration and safety is the largest employer.

The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, which is a higher growth rate than the New South Wales average.

The local climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with a much lower average maximum temperature of 18.9 degrees and higher annual rainfall.

Walkability is lower than the state average, with only 52.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' set of amenities.