Queanbeyan, New South Wales

Queanbeyan ({{coor dm|35|21|S|149|13|E|region:AU-NSW_city(35000)}}) in New South Wales, Australia is a city overshadowed by its proximity to the Australian federal capital city of Canberra. With a population of just over 35,000, it has effectively become a de facto district of the nearby capital city about 10 km over the border in the Australian Capital Territory. The border itself is defined by a railway line. The Queanbeyan River runs through Queanbeyan, near the centre of the city.

Related Topics:
New South Wales - Australia - Canberra - Australian Capital Territory - Queanbeyan River

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The sign on the Kings higway entrance of Queanbeyan claims Queanbeyan is the "Fastest growing city in southern NSW" and gives its population at 33,000 and an elevation of 576 metres.

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Suburbs of Queanbeyan include Dodsworth, Karabar and Letchworth.

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