Kalkite at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
294
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Kalkite.
The postcode for Kalkite is 2627 (NSW).
Kalkite (2627) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Kalkite has roughly 294 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Kalkite 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kalkite's population at 294, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
294
Median age
37
Family households
70%
Lone person
23%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
294
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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 Kalkite.
Local schools for Kalkite
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Government School Catchment
Jindabyne High School
Jindabyne Public School
Berridale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kalkite.
- What is the Kalkite postcode?
- Kalkite is in the 2627 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Kalkite?
- Kalkite is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2627, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Kalkite?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Kalkite?
- There are 4 schools serving Kalkite on this page, including Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne High School, Jindabyne Public School.
- How walkable is Kalkite?
- Kalkite has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kalkite?
- Kalkite is close to East Jindabyne, Hill Top, Avonside, Jimenbuen, Sawpit Creek.
- What is the population of Kalkite?
- The population of Kalkite is approximately 294 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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