New South Wales location profile
Jerrabomberra NSW 2619
Jerrabomberra is a modern, master-planned suburb just south of Queanbeyan with leafy streets, a central lake, and family-friendly amenities. It attracts professionals and families working in Canberra who value quiet living with easy access to the city.
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Why families consider Jerrabomberra
Predominantly family households and professionals, many commuting to Canberra, with high owner-occupancy, detached homes, and growing new estates in South Jerrabomberra. Community-focused lifestyle with schools, parks, and sporting facilities at its core.
Amenities & services
- Jerrabomberra Village (Woolworths, cafes, specialty shops)
- Jerrabomberra Medical Centre
- Riverside Plaza, Queanbeyan (major retail)
- Queanbeyan Hospital and Health Service
- Local cafes and restaurants around Jerrabomberra Village and Tompsitt Dr
- Queanbeyan Library (Crawford St, Queanbeyan)
Transport & connectivity
- Queanbeyan Railway Station (NSW TrainLink Canberra–Sydney line)
- CDC Canberra bus services connecting Jerrabomberra, Queanbeyan, Civic and Woden
- Monaro Highway, Canberra Avenue, Lanyon Drive, Edwin Land Parkway, Tompsitt Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Jerrabomberra Lake foreshore paths and playgrounds
- Jerrabomberra Oval and local sports courts
- Queanbeyan Leisure Centre (pool and gym)
- The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
- Walking and MTB tracks at Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve
- Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve
- Jerrabomberra Lake parklands
- Queanbeyan River Parklands
- Jerrabomberra Grasslands Nature Reserve (nearby, ACT)
Education context
Good availability with multiple long day care and preschool options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Jerrabomberra, Jerrabomberra Early Learning Centre) plus OSHC at local schools; waitlists can apply for infants.
- Australian National University (Acton, Canberra)
- University of Canberra (Bruce, Canberra)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell, Canberra)
- Australian Catholic University – Canberra Campus (Watson, Canberra)