Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Snowy Plain

NSW2628

Snowy Plain at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,176

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Snowy Plain.

Snowy Plain (2628) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.

Snowy Plain has roughly 2,176 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Snowy Plain 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Snowy Plain's population at 2,176, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

2,176

Median age

46

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$238/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,176

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Disorderly conduct1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Snowy Plain.

Local schools for Snowy Plain

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Government School Catchment

Adaminaby Public School

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Jindabyne Public School

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Jindabyne High School

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Frequently asked

About Snowy Plain.

What is the Snowy Plain postcode?
Snowy Plain is in the 2628 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Snowy Plain?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
What schools are in Snowy Plain?
There are 6 schools serving Snowy Plain on this page, including Adaminaby Public School, Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne Public School.
How walkable is Snowy Plain?
Snowy Plain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Snowy Plain?
Snowy Plain is close to Nimmo, Gungarlin, Eucumbene, Lower Eucembene, Nimmo.
What is the population of Snowy Plain?
Snowy Plain has approximately 2,176 residents. The median age is 46.

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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