Side by sideSuburb comparison

Avonside vs Jindabyne.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Jindabyne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jindabyne (1045) sits above Avonside (1029). Avonside skews owner-occupied (98%), Jindabyne runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Jindabyne edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1029). Avonside also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsAvonside vs Jindabyne

Common questions

Does Avonside or Jindabyne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jindabyne scores 1045 vs 1029 in Avonside. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Avonside
Metric
Jindabyne

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$410/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
98.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
60
Transit score
0
Bike score
15
157
Population
2,986
47
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
1029
Avg ICSEA
1045

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).