Jackalass at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,418
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Jackalass.
The postcode for Jackalass is 2722 (NSW).
Jackalass (2722) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Jackalass has roughly 3,418 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jackalass 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jackalass's population at 3,418, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,418
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,418
Median age: 44
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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 Jackalass.
Local schools for Jackalass
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Government School Catchment
Tumut Public School
Snowy Valleys School
Tumut High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jackalass.
- What is the Jackalass postcode?
- Jackalass is in the 2722 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Jackalass?
- Jackalass is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2722, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Jackalass?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Jackalass?
- There are 6 schools serving Jackalass on this page, including McAuley Catholic College, Tumut Public School, Snowy Valleys School.
- How walkable is Jackalass?
- Jackalass has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jackalass?
- Jackalass is close to Killimicat, Bombowlee, Gocup, Wyangle, Mundongo.
- What is the population of Jackalass?
- The population of Jackalass is approximately 3,418 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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