Jindabyne at a glance
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,986
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Jindabyne.
The postcode for Jindabyne is 2627 (NSW).
Jindabyne (2627) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Jindabyne has roughly 2,986 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Jindabyne scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jindabyne's population at 2,986, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 26% lone person).
Population
2,986
Median age
32
Family households
59%
Lone person
26%
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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
2,986
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
231
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.
60
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Jindabyne.
Local schools for Jindabyne
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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 Jindabyne.
- What is the Jindabyne postcode?
- Jindabyne is in the 2627 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Jindabyne?
- Jindabyne is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2627, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Jindabyne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Jindabyne?
- There are 3 schools serving Jindabyne on this page, including Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne High School, Jindabyne Public School.
- How walkable is Jindabyne?
- Jindabyne has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Jindabyne?
- Jindabyne is close to East Jindabyne, Moonbah, Kalkite, Sawpit Creek, Hill Top.
- What is the population of Jindabyne?
- The population of Jindabyne is approximately 2,986 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
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