Average rent in Queanbeyan - East, NSW2026

Queanbeyan - East is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council area and sits 244km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 5,085 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $310/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 43% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$310/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,085

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
244 km
Households renting
43%
Separate houses
37%
Flats / apartments
32%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

Renting in Queanbeyan - East

Queanbeyan - East comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $310/week, around 27% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 54% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 43% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (37%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,085, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 25% of residents were born overseas. At 244km from Sydney, Queanbeyan - East typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Queanbeyan - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Queanbeyan - East, NSW was $310. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Queanbeyan - East rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Queanbeyan - East sat at $310 — 27% below the state average. The suburb is 244km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (37% separate houses, 32% flats here).
Which suburbs near Queanbeyan - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Queanbeyan - East's $310/week (ABS 2021): Wingham, Grafton, Tamworth - East. On the higher end, you've got Dubbo - West, Cessnock, Dubbo - South. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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