Queanbeyan is a city in the south-eastern region of New South Wales, Australia, located adjacent to the Australian Capital Territory in the Southern Tablelands region.
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17 Facts About Queanbeyan
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Queanbeyan's economy is based on light construction, manufacturing, service, retail and agriculture.
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Canberra, Australia's capital, is located 15 kilometres to the west, and Queanbeyan is a commuter town.
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The word Queanbeyan is the anglicised form of Quinbean, an Aboriginal word meaning "clear waters".
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The town centre of Queanbeyan is located on the Queanbeyan River, a tributary of the Molonglo River and approximately 1.
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Queanbeyan was officially proclaimed a township in 1838 when the population was about 50.
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The local parish was known by that name and later still the member for the electorate of Queanbeyan held a seat in the legislative assembly of the colony of NSW.
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Queanbeyan's homestead, called Dodsworth, was situated on the banks of the Queanbeyan river opposite the town.
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At the height of its rural prosperity Queanbeyan boasted sixteen public houses and six flourmills powered by wind, water, horse and steam.
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Queanbeyan has two government high schools: Queanbeyan High and Karabar High.
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Queanbeyan District Hospital is a small but modern facility providing Maternity, Emergency and some Community Health services.
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Queanbeyan has an ambulance station, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, community centre, performing arts centre, a public library and several parks.
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Queanbeyan has a large and significant retail market in roses, which are sourced from the local district.
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Queanbeyan is served by NSW TrainLink Xplorer which runs several times each day between Canberra and Sydney, calling at heritage listed Queanbeyan railway station.
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Queanbeyan has a number of sports teams that play in local sports competitions.
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At a state level, Queanbeyan is the major population centre in the seat of Monaro, held by Nichole Overall of The Nationals since February 2022.
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Queanbeyan has an oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters, similar to Canberra.
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