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Queanbeyan
3 km²
A far more walkable and urban environment than most of the state, Queanbeyan is a highly mobile community of 6,409 people. It is a place of transition, with nearly half the population moving in within the last five years and a very high number of recent overseas arrivals. This creates a diverse, professional atmosphere where a high proportion of residents hold university degrees and earn typical personal incomes well above the national figure. The area's character is shaped by its density, with many people living alone in smaller, rented apartments.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most similar places. It is a large community where 13.6% of people are in de facto relationships, which is a little above the national figure.
Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, though they remain a little below the national figure at 25.5%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
About 21.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, although the rate is still a little below the national figure.
Religious views vary, with 37.1% of residents reporting no religion. This is lower than most similar areas, but well above the New South Wales figure.
This is a well-qualified community where 28% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of study, such as management, commerce, and society and culture.
Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,010 per week. While the typical family income is much higher than most similar areas, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported at 12.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Community service is marked by a strong military connection, as 5.5% of people served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is relatively large for this level. Residents here see much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state and national figures.
Living arrangements are very different from the norm, with 44.1% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. Homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.
Rental properties are very common, with 44.2% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Detached houses and large three-bedroom homes are far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Public transport use and access are much higher than in most similar areas, with 29 stops serving the community. Conversely, only 7.5% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.
The population is highly mobile, with 47.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This trend is driven partly by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 19.2% of the population.
Working life is active here, with 66.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas, with many people working in public administration and safety.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. This makes the area far more walkable than the New South Wales average.