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Crestwood

NSW 2620 • Rest of NSW

4,936
Population (2021)
$89,388
Median Household Income
1.96 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableCanberra RegionEstablishedCommuter Suburb

About Crestwood

Crestwood is a well-established residential suburb within Queanbeyan, located just across the ACT border approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Canberra's CBD. With a population of around 4,900, it forms part of the broader Queanbeyan urban area that functions as a satellite of the national capital. The suburb has a slightly above-average income profile and a balanced mix of families and professionals who often work in Canberra's government and defence sectors.

Crestwood offers a family-oriented lifestyle with tree-lined streets, established homes, and access to quality schools including Karabar High School nearby. The suburb features local parks, sporting ovals, and the Queanbeyan River corridor for recreation. Residents benefit from Queanbeyan's shopping and dining options while enjoying lower property prices than across the border in the ACT. The Crestwood Shopping Centre provides day-to-day convenience, and the area is popular with public servants seeking value close to their Canberra workplaces.

Crestwood falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
Queanbeyan
LGA / Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
Federal Electorate
Eden-monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.35°, 149.22°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.96 km²
Elevation
618m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Crestwood for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$848K
54 sales · ▲ 1.5% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$368K
88 sales · ▼ 0.3% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3%

50 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Queanbeyan Station
3 km
35 mins

Bus Services

  • Qcity Route 831/832 — Queanbeyan CBD 10 mins
  • Qcity Route 839 — Canberra City via Kings Ave 30-35 mins

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
15 km
By Bus
30-35 mins
By Car (Peak)
20-30 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 mins

🛣️ Cross-border commute to Canberra is common. Light rail does not extend to Queanbeyan.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops at Crestwood Shopping Centre; most employment and major retail requires driving to Queanbeyan or Canberra

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Local Government Area, which contains Crestwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.2%
Motor vehicle theft
127.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.5% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
279.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
215.4 / 100k
2yr Down 4.6% 10yr Down 9.1%
View all 62 offence types for Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,603
Census 2021
4,936
▲ 7.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$43,992
Personal Income 2021
$51,064
▲ 16.1% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$51,064 / yr
$982/wk
Household
$89,388 / yr
$1719/wk
Family
$112,840 / yr
$2170/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,289
Born Overseas 1,406

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 268
  • 2. Nepal 161
  • 3. Philippines 103
  • 4. New Zealand 78
  • 5. England 71
  • 6. North Macedonia 67
  • 7. Italy 61
  • 8. Pakistan 34
  • 9. Bangladesh 32
  • 10. Greece 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,530
English 1,475
Irish 473
Scottish 390
Italian 261
Australian Aboriginal 214
German 199
Indian 194
Filipino 113
Macedonian 106

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,323
Both parents born in Australia
1,824
Both parents born overseas
538
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.5%
No Religion
36.0%
Hinduism
6.7%
Islam
3.2%
Sikhism
3.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
314 (6.4%)
5-14 years
502 (10.2%)
15-19 years
187 (3.8%)
20-24 years
324 (6.6%)
25-34 years
1,099 (22.3%)
35-44 years
726 (14.7%)
45-54 years
621 (12.6%)
55-64 years
496 (10.0%)
65-74 years
392 (7.9%)
75-84 years
194 (3.9%)
85+ years
87 (1.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood known for? +

Crestwood offers a family-oriented lifestyle with tree-lined streets, established homes, and access to quality schools including Karabar High School nearby.

How far is Crestwood from Sydney CBD? +

Crestwood is approximately 15 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 20-30 mins in peak hour and 15-20 mins off-peak.

Does Crestwood have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Queanbeyan Station (3 km away, approximately 35 mins walk) on the NSW TrainLink (Canberra-Sydney line). Bus services include Qcity Route 831/832, running to Queanbeyan CBD in approximately 10 mins.

What is the population of Crestwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Crestwood has a population of 4,936 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Crestwood a good place to live? +

Crestwood is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb features local parks, sporting ovals, and the Queanbeyan River corridor for recreation.

What is the postcode for Crestwood? +

The postcode for Crestwood is 2620. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Crestwood? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Crestwood is about $982 per week (around $51,100 per year). The median household income is $1,719 per week and the median family income is $2,170 per week.

What is the median house price in Crestwood? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $847,500, up 1.5% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $367,500, down 0.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Crestwood? +

The median age in Crestwood is 35. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,099 residents, around 22%). Around 20% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Crestwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Crestwood is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Crestwood? +

In Crestwood, the median weekly rent is $320, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).