Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan is a regional city in southeastern Australia bordering the Australian Capital Territory and intersected by the Queanbeyan River. The city spreads across a large area with residential neighborhoods, business districts, and public facilities that serve the local population.

The area was originally inhabited by Aboriginal people and developed into a European settlement after 1838. The name comes from an Aboriginal language and refers to clear water, reflecting the importance of the river to early inhabitants.

The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre serves as a gathering place where locals watch theater productions and attend community events throughout the year. These performances shape how residents spend their leisure time and connect with their neighbors.

The city offers three public high schools, a district hospital, and regular bus services connecting to Canberra. These transportation links make it easy to explore the area and reach the nearby capital city.

In 2016, two local councils merged to form the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. This amalgamation reshaped local government and created a larger administrative structure serving the wider region.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Elevation above the sea: 576 m

Part of: Canberra - Queanbeyan

Shares border with: ACT Remainder - Majura, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Greenleigh, Karabar, Queanbeyan East, Queanbeyan West

Website: https://qprc.nsw.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -35.35333,149.23417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11