Queanbeyan East

Queanbeyan East is a suburb of Queanbeyan in New South Wales, Australia. It is on the north eastern side of the Queanbeyan River, with the river forming its western boundary.^[2] At the 2021 census, it had a population of 4,240.^[1]

Queanbeyan East Queanbeyan, New South Wales
Queanbeyan East Location in New South Wales
Coordinates	35°20′43″S 149°14′46″E
Population	4,240 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	2620
LGA(s)	Queanbeyan City Council
County	Murray
Parish	Queanbeyan
State electorate(s)	Monaro
Federal division(s)	Eden-Monaro
Suburbs around Queanbeyan East: Oaks Estate The Ridgeway Queanbeyan Queanbeyan East The Ridgeway Queanbeyan Greenleigh Greenleigh

Overlooking Queanbeyan East from the city's edge

Looking towards Wright Park in Queanbeyan East from Gracelands Estate

Geography

The suburb is a mixed residential and industrial zone, incorporating Queanbeyan's (and one of the region's largest) manufacturing and general industrial hubs along the eastern length of Yass Road.

East Queanbeyan is predominantly residential however, featuring a mix of high density units and free standing homes. In recent years a number of new mini housing estates have been completed (or are under construction), adding significantly to the population, and providing new housing stock. Additionally a new high density residential complex has been completed adjacent to the Queanbeyan River.

The Goulburn-Bombala railway passes from east to west through the north of the suburb.

Amenities

The suburb contains a small general shopping strip, consisting of several major brand outlets. Queanbeyan East Public School and Queanbeyan TAFE both reside in East Queanbeyan, as do a number of significant and popular playing grounds, including the city's largest sports ground, Seiffert Oval. The suburb is notable for the number of playing grounds and general parkland within it.

Additionally, East Queanbeyan is home to a lawn bowls club, a number of restaurants, several motels, and borders the Queanbeyan Golf Club.

The River Motel Queanbeyan borders the river featuring suite accommodation as well as pet-friendly options. It is located directly opposite the Queanbeyan Leagues Club, situated across the river.

The Airport Motor Inn lies just inside the city, close by the railway line which forms the border with the Australian Capital Territory.

Heritage listings

Queanbeyan East has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Goulburn-Bombala railway: Queanbeyan railway bridge^[3]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Queanbeyan East". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
2. "Queanbeyan East". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. New South Wales Government. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
3. "Queanbeyan rail bridges over Queanbeyan and Burbong Rivers". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01052. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.

External links

• A map of Queanbeyan Suburbs courtesy of Queanbeyan City Council