Queanbeyan is a regional centre on the
Southern Tablelands in south-eastern New
South Wales adjacent to the Australian Capital
Territory. The city's mixed economy is based on
light construction, manufacturing, service, retail
and agriculture. It is the council seat of the City
of Queanbeyan. At the 2011 census census,
Queanbeyan had a population of 37,991.

Following the founding of Canberra, Australia's
federal capital, just 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the
west, Queanbeyan has become an integral part
of the capital city's economy.

Queanbeyan is a regional centre providing the
opportunity for people to work in Canberra and
live in New South Wales. The city centre has a
selection of retail outlets including discount
department stores, supermarkets, banks, and a
small number independent retailers. There are
fast food stores such as McDonald's and Red
Rooster in the city.

Queanbeyan has two government high
schools: Queanbeyan High and Karabar High.
Queanbeyan primary schools include
Queanbeyan South Public School,
Queanbeyan West Public School, Queanbeyan
East Public School, Queanbeyan Public School,
Jerrabomberra Public School and St Gregory's
Primary School.