Crackenback at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
213
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Crackenback.
The postcode for Crackenback is 2627 (NSW).
Crackenback (2627) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Crackenback has roughly 213 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Crackenback scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crackenback's population at 213, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
213
Median age
45
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$738/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
213
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Crackenback.
Local schools for Crackenback
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Government School Catchment
Jindabyne High School
Jindabyne Public School
Non-Government Schools
Snowy Mountains Grammar School
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Frequently asked
About Crackenback.
- What is the Crackenback postcode?
- Crackenback is in the 2627 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Crackenback?
- Crackenback is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2627, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Crackenback?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $738.
- What schools are in Crackenback?
- There are 3 schools serving Crackenback on this page, including Jindabyne High School, Jindabyne Public School, Snowy Mountains Grammar School.
- How walkable is Crackenback?
- Crackenback has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crackenback?
- Crackenback is close to Burrungubugge, Bullocks Flat, Jacobs River, Ngarigo, Ingeegoodbee.
- What is the population of Crackenback?
- The population of Crackenback is approximately 213 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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