Lower Thredbo at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,263
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Lower Thredbo.
The postcode for Lower Thredbo is 2627 (NSW).
Lower Thredbo (2627) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Lower Thredbo has roughly 5,263 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lower Thredbo scores 62/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Thredbo'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.
62
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lower Thredbo.
Local schools for Lower Thredbo
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Government School Catchment
Jindabyne Public School
Jindabyne High School
Khancoban Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lower Thredbo.
- What is the Lower Thredbo postcode?
- Lower Thredbo is in the 2627 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Lower Thredbo?
- Lower Thredbo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2627, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Thredbo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Lower Thredbo?
- There are 4 schools serving Lower Thredbo on this page, including Jindabyne Public School, Jindabyne High School, Snowy Mountains Grammar School.
- How walkable is Lower Thredbo?
- Lower Thredbo has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Lower Thredbo?
- Lower Thredbo is close to Thredbo, Thredbo Village, Kosciuszko, Kosciusko, Charlottes Pass.
- What is the population of Lower Thredbo?
- The population of Lower Thredbo is approximately 5,263 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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