Jacobs River at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,263
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Jacobs River.
The postcode for Jacobs River is 2627 (NSW).
Jacobs River (2627) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Jacobs River has roughly 5,263 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jacobs River scores 8/100 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 Jacobs River's population at 5,263, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,263
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,263
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
30
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jacobs River.
Local schools for Jacobs River
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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 Jacobs River.
- What is the Jacobs River postcode?
- Jacobs River is in the 2627 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Jacobs River?
- Jacobs River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2627, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Jacobs River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Jacobs River?
- There are 3 schools serving Jacobs River on this page, including Jindabyne High School, Jindabyne Public School, Snowy Mountains Grammar School.
- How walkable is Jacobs River?
- Jacobs River has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Jacobs River?
- Jacobs River is close to Burrungubugge, Bullocks Flat, Ngarigo, Ingeegoodbee, Creel Bay.
- What is the population of Jacobs River?
- The population of Jacobs River is approximately 5,263 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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