42-803: Bungendore is a town in the Queanbeyan Region of New South Wales , Australia , in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council . It is on the Kings Highway near Lake George , the Molonglo River Valley and the Australian Capital Territory border. It has become a major tourist centre in recent years, popular with visitors from Canberra and some of it has heritage protection. It has expanded rapidly in recent years as
84-494: A dormitory town of Canberra. Prior to European settlement, the area was occupied by the Ngarigo people , whose northernmost lands extended to the southern shore of Lake George and around the base of the steep escarpment lying to the west of what is now Bungendore. The first Europeans in the vicinity were members of the exploratory party of Dr Charles Throsby in 1820, who, along with Hamilton Hume , also originally explored
126-460: A camping and off-road vehicle show. Queanbeyan Basketball Stadium is based on Southbar Road in the suburb of Karabar and is the main venue used for indoor sports like basketball and netball. On 3 December, Queanbeyan hosts an annual Festival of Ability as part of the Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign, celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities . The event attracts more than 3,500 people and
168-464: A large and significant retail market in roses, which are sourced from the local district. Queanbeyan is served by NSW TrainLink Xplorer which runs several times each day between Canberra and Sydney, calling at heritage listed Queanbeyan railway station . NSW TrainLink also operates regional coaches via Queanbeyan city. Regional coach services to the coast and Canberra are also provided by Rixons Buses and Murrays . Air services are available at
210-501: A sideshow alley, art and craft displays, cooking exhibits, an agricultural pavilion and livestock exhibitions. Also held is a Showgirl, Miss Junior Showgirl and Tiny Tots competition. Seiffert Oval is one of the largest stadia in the region. In February, the Queanbeyan Showground plays host to the annual "Convoy for Kids" to aid cancer research. The event is widely supported by community groups, regional businesses and
252-456: A site known as "Lake George", just to the north of Bungendore and adjacent to Lake George , was proposed as the site for the nation's capital city. This did not eventuate, as the drawcard of Lake George failed to impress the visiting Commissioners of the time. By 1909 rabbit trapping had become an extremely valuable industry in the area around Bungendore. The town itself had a rabbit-freezing plant that employed 14 workers and over 250 trappers. In
294-607: Is a community celebration, acknowledging the strengths, skills and achievements of people with a disability in the Queanbeyan region. Queanbeyan hosts several car shows through the year among them being Shannons Wheels in March 2020, and "Terribly British Day" in early December, a car and bike show that has been held in the Australian Capital Territory region since 1975. The show was in years past held on
336-734: Is a small but modern facility providing Maternity, Emergency and some Community Health services. Queanbeyan has an ambulance station, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, community centre, performing arts centre, a public library and several parks. The city's local bus service is CDC Canberra , which connects Queanbeyan and its suburbs to City Interchange and Woden Interchange in Canberra, as well as other towns in NSW including Bungendore and Yass . After police operations at 8 Farrer Place were moved to temporary accommodation in Morisset Street,
378-557: Is also affected by the strong rain shadow cast by the Brindabella Range , which blocks most precipitation arriving from the west and southwest. Persistent cloud cover and drizzle is rare in Bungendore due to these rain shadows. Most of Bungendore's significant rainfall is therefore derived from systems originating in the northwest. Warm to hot summer days are often tempered by afternoon and evening easterly breezes, though
420-535: Is served by three daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer services in each direction operating between Sydney and Canberra . Queanbeyan Queanbeyan ( / ˈ k w iː n b i ə n / KWEEN -bee-ən ) is a city in south-eastern New South Wales , Australia, located adjacent to the Australian Capital Territory in the Southern Tablelands region. Located on the Queanbeyan River ,
462-570: Is similar to the rest of the country, with the same median age of 38 years. The median household income was $ 2,922 per week, compared to the national median of $ 1,746. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 44.7%, Catholic 23.0% and Anglican 15.9%. Bungendore is quite near a hill known as Gibraltar Hill . and is located close to the Great Dividing Range where it traverses the Butmaroo Range, some 10 km to
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#1732793598570504-416: Is situated 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) east of Bungendore, New South Wales, Australia. The Capital Wind Farm at Bungendore is visible from the hill, and, according to Australian naval officer Stacey Porter, the view makes "a really nice outlook." In 1840, Jackey Jackey created a hide-out on the hill overlooking Bungendore. The hill has an authority ID of NSW20217. The hill is oval in shape and
546-588: Is the anglicised form of Quinbean , an Aboriginal word meaning "clear waters" . The first inhabitants of Queanbeyan were the Ngambri peoples of the Walgalu Nation. The town grew from a squattage held by ex- convict and inn keeper, Timothy Beard, on the banks of the Molonglo River in what is now Oaks Estate . The town centre of Queanbeyan is located on the Queanbeyan River , a tributary of
588-559: Is the warmest time of year on average, similar to most centres in SE Australia. Minimum temperatures in the summer months are usually comfortable thanks to regular easterly breezes, and lower dewpoints compared to the nearby coast. Radiational cooling is efficient in calm conditions on account of Bungendore's valley location. The Southeast Australian foehn often affects Bungendore. These strong to occasionally gale force westerly winds are most common in late winter and early spring when
630-459: The 2011 census , the former city of Queanbeyan had a population of 37,991. The suburb of Queanbeyan (central Queanbeyan) had a population of 6,409 in 2021. Queanbeyan has two light manufacturing/industrial precincts centred on Gilmore Road and Yass Road. The Queanbeyan Solar Farm with 720 solar panels has a generating capacity of 50 kW, and is located in the Yass Road area. Queanbeyan has
672-680: The Black Mountain . The town is served by these radio stations: The local newspaper is The Queanbeyan Age . Federally, Queanbeyan lies within the electorate of Eden-Monaro , currently held by Kristy McBain representing the Australian Labor Party . At a state level, Queanbeyan is the major population centre in the seat of Monaro , held by Steve Whan of the New South Wales Labor Party since May 2023. The Choirboys song 'Struggle Town'
714-590: The Braidwood area. In 1824, botanist and explorer Allan Cunningham passed through Bungendore. A year later, the first European settlers arrived. The mail service to Bungendore was introduced in 1837, enhancing the importance of the village and contributing to the proclamation of Bungendore as a "town" in the same year. Also in 1837, the surveyor James Larmer laid out the Georgian-influenced grid town plan of Bungendore. By 1848, 30 people populated
756-483: The Molonglo River and approximately 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) south-southeast of Oaks Estate. Queanbeyan was officially proclaimed a township in 1838 when the population was about 50. The local parish was also 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. On 28 November 1837 the Colonial Secretary announced
798-459: The subtropical ridge is at its northernmost position, allowing strong cold fronts and mid latitude westerlies through. Bungendore's position in the lee of the Lake George escarpment and also in the lee of the Brindabella Range can enhance these winds (via the rain shadow wind effect). The often sunny conditions present in Bungendore in a westerly stream also increases mean wind speeds, since
840-825: The Australian Defence Forces's HQ Joint Operations Command has been based adjacent to the Kowen district of the Australian Capital Territory , just south of the Kings Highway , about 15 km east of Queanbeyan, and 15 km south of Bungendore, New South Wales . Queanbeyan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Queanbeyan has three government high schools: Queanbeyan High, Karabar High and Jerrabomberra 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 . The Queanbeyan District Hospital
882-665: The East, not far from the Butmaroo Homestead. Bungendore experiences a relatively sunny and dry oceanic climate ( Cfb ), similar to nearby Goulburn and Canberra . Bungendore's location in a broad valley surrounded by the peaks of the Great Dividing Range to the east often protects the town from inclement weather such as severe thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall arriving from the Tasman Sea . Bungendore
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#1732793598570924-596: The appointment of Captain Alured Tasker Faunce as resident police magistrate at Queanbeyan. His homestead, called Dodsworth, was situated on the banks of the Queanbeyan river opposite the town. The town plan was laid out by surveyor James Larmer , in 1838. Traces of gold were discovered in 1851 and lead and silver mines also flourished briefly. Settlers were harassed by bushrangers , of which James Shaw, William Millet, and John Rueben, John Tennant , Jacky Jacky , Frank Gardiner and Ben Hall were some of
966-541: The capital's residents crossed the border to drink at one of Queanbeyan's hotels. Queanbeyan was granted city status on 7 July 1972. On 21 July 1975 the Queen's Bridge was opened. This bridge took pressure off the existing bridge in linking Monaro Street directly to the east. From 1982 to 1989, the Canberra Raiders rugby league team played their home games in Queanbeyan, at Seiffert Oval . Since December 2008,
1008-491: The city is the council seat of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council . At the 2021 census , the Queanbeyan part of the Canberra–Queanbeyan built-up area had a population of 37,511. Queanbeyan's economy is based on light construction, manufacturing, service, retail and agriculture. Canberra , Australia's capital, is located 15 kilometres (9 miles) to the west, and Queanbeyan is a commuter town . The word Queanbeyan
1050-450: The disastrous season of 1887 when crops had failed after heavy Christmas rains. At the height of its rural prosperity Queanbeyan boasted sixteen public houses and six flourmills powered by wind, water, horse and steam. The Royal Hotel on Monaro Street opened in 1926. In Canberra alcohol was prohibited from 1911, at the time of the territory's foundation, until 1928, when Federal Parliament had relocated from Melbourne. In that period many of
1092-507: The emergency services. The event attracts hundreds of commercial vehicles, trucks, prime movers and bushfire brigade vehicles. The highlight of the afternoon is the sounding of horns, which can be heard for miles around. Other regular events throughout the year include the Rodeo in March which was in its 20th year in 2020, but was cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Field Days, and
1134-630: The event moved over the border to the Queanbeyan Showground on 27–29 October. In 2021 a scaled-down, 2 day, version of the Canberra-based National Folk Festival , cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia , titled "Good Folk", was held in Queanbeyan, across Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April. Queanbeyan receives five free-to-air television networks relayed from Canberra that broadcast from
1176-532: The form of light flurries and rarely settles. Settled snow is somewhat more common on the Lake George escarpment at 800-900 m elevation. In 2008, following some community concerns the Capital Wind Farm was established north of Bungendore along Lake George . It is a 140.7 megawatt wind farm with 67 turbines. From 2011 to 2020, it ran at an average of 27.88% capacity factor, with a corresponding annual generation of 343.66 GWh. Bungendore railway station
1218-587: The junction for the lines going to Canberra and Bombala . The town is served by the thrice-daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer service between Canberra and Sydney. William James Farrer , the wheat experimentalist, established Queanbeyan's reputation as an agricultural district with his famous "Federation" rust-free strain, developed on his property "Lambrigg" at Tharwa . Farrer's work was only slowly recognised elsewhere in Australia, but local farmers supported him, particularly in his development of "Blount's Lambrigg", another strain which in 1889 gave hope to farmers after
1260-647: The lawns of Old Parliament House . In March 2008, the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre – the Q – became the new home for the Queanbeyan Players who have provided over thirty years of live theatre and dramatic entertainment for the Queanbeyan community. Canberra's Harmonie German Club holds an Oktoberfest over a three-day period every year in October. Previously held at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), in 2017
1302-473: The line reached Queanbeyan in 1887. Partly because of the coming railway, the 1880s proved a boom period for the town and the population increased from 270 in 1881, to 700 by 1885. By then, Queanbeyan was emerging as the major town in the area. Bungendore was proclaimed a village for a second time, in 1885, as a consequence of the Crown Lands Act 1884. In 1894, gold was discovered at Bywong. In 1901,
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1344-474: The more notorious. In 1836, a Post Office was established. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited (CBC, now part of the National Australia Bank ) opened in Queanbeyan on 19 September 1859. The Bank of New South Wales began service in Queanbeyan in 1878. The Golden Age (now The Queanbeyan Age ) was Queanbeyan's first newspaper and was founded in 1860 by John Gale . In 1880
1386-456: The most number of dachshunds in one place outside of a Dog Show with 154 dachshunds in attendance. Bungendore has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: At the 2021 census , there were 4,745 people in Bungendore. 83.5% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.8%, and 2.5% identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 92.7% of people spoke only English at home. The age distribution
1428-535: The nearby (10 km) Canberra Airport . Local bus services (including cross border services to Canberra and Canberra Airport) are provided by CDC Canberra . Queanbeyan has a number of sports teams that play in local sports competitions. The Queanbeyan Show, which started over 100 years ago, is held annually at the Queanbeyan Showground in November over two days. There are equestrian events,
1470-538: The old station, opened in July 1978, was demolished starting in February 2019. Construction of the new A$ 24 million station began in November 2019, completion was due January 2021. The station became fully operational in March 2021, and was officially opened on 26 April 2021. At the 2021 census , the Queanbeyan part of the Canberra–Queanbeyan built-up area had a population of 37,511 (this did not include Googong ). At
1512-541: The onset in Bungendore is later than in nearby Braidwood, New South Wales . Average maximum temperatures usually reach the mid to high twenties from December to March. Severe heatwaves can occasionally affect Bungendore, since the town is far enough inland to escape the moderating effect of the Tasman Sea. These heatwaves usually occur coincident with a blocking high pressure system in the Tasman Sea, and are most common from late December to mid February. Mid to late January
1554-415: The population was 63. The 1850s saw at least two other hotels established. A flour mill was built in 1861, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and two denominational schools in 1862, the courthouse in 1864 and a public school in 1868. In 1866, local crops grown were recorded as being wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. Tourism is now a major contributor to the economy. The town remained a railhead from 1885 until
1596-632: The residence of John James Wright, the first mayor of Queanbeyan, was constructed along the edge of the Queanbeyan River. In 1982 that building became the Queanbeyan Art Centre. The Salvation Army claimed an outpost in Queanbeyan in 1884. Queanbeyan became an increasingly successful primary producing district, and was proclaimed a Municipality in February 1885 incorporating an area of 5,700 acres (23 km ). The railway reached Queanbeyan railway station in 1887 and it became
1638-483: The seven buildings in the town of Bungendore. When the railway arrived on 4 March 1885, the town began to grow more quickly. New buildings appeared rapidly, such as churches, the courthouse/police station, two schools and the post office. The first post office was built in Bungendore in 1840, an Anglican church c 1843, and the Bungendore Inn in 1847. The latter became a Pooley and Malone staging post. By 1851,
1680-533: The temperature gradient between Bungendore and the surrounding ranges increases. Strong westerly winds can also result from low pressure systems centred in Bass Strait and Tasmania , independent of cold fronts. Frost is common from late April to mid October whenever conditions are clear and calm; frost is less common during wetter climatic conditions such as during La Nina and negative Indian Ocean Dipole phases. Snow occasionally falls, though usually only in
1722-472: The year ending 31 July 1909, over 1.5 million rabbits were frozen at Bungendore. In 1992 journalist Ian McPhedran wrote that Bungendore's locals and business sector had developed a method of community cooperation superior to most other Australian small towns. On 29 January 2017 at the Werriwa Wiener Dash, an event held as part of the annual Bungendore Show, Bungendore set the record for
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1764-574: Was written about Queanbeyan after lead singer Mark Gable heard the reference to the town from the band's drummer Lindsay Tebbutt's father called Queanbeyan "Struggle Town". Queanbeyan has an oceanic climate ( Cfb ) with warm summers and cool winters, similar to Canberra. Gibraltar Hill (Bungendore, New South Wales) Gibraltar Hill is a hill in the Capital region near Bungendore in New South Wales , Australia . Gibraltar Hill
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