Crestwood
NSW 2620 • Rest of NSW
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
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
🛣️ Cross-border commute to Canberra is common. Light rail does not extend to Queanbeyan.
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
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Gundaroo Public School ICSEA 1101Lot St
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Michelago Public School ICSEA 990Queanbeyan Rd
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Karabar High School ICSEA 982Donald Rd
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Queanbeyan East Public School ICSEA 1031Yass St
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Queanbeyan High School ICSEA 967Agnes Ave
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Queanbeyan Public School ICSEA 997Isabella St
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Queanbeyan South Public School ICSEA 939Cameron Rd
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Queanbeyan West Public School ICSEA 988Morton St
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Lowe Street
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Sutton Public School ICSEA 1098Bywong St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Crestwood by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Crestwood Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Crestwood" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
50 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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)