How far is East Jindabyne from Sydney CBD?

East Jindabyne is approximately 180 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 2 hr 30 min in peak hour and 2 hr 15 min off-peak.

Does East Jindabyne have public transport?

Bus services include NSW TrainLink, running to Canberra (via Cooma) in approximately 3 hr 30 min.

What is the population of East Jindabyne?

According to the 2021 Census, East Jindabyne has a population of 1,067 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

What is the postcode for East Jindabyne?

The postcode for East Jindabyne is 2627. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in East Jindabyne?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in East Jindabyne is about $1,056 per week (around $54,900 per year). The median household income is $2,349 per week and the median family income is $2,758 per week.

What is the median house price in East Jindabyne?

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,225,000, down 6.4% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $1,120,000, up 40% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of East Jindabyne?

The median age in East Jindabyne is 37. The largest age group is 45–54 (187 residents, around 18%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 11% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is East Jindabyne a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. East Jindabyne is part of the Snowy Monaro Regional LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in East Jindabyne?

In East Jindabyne, the median weekly rent is $497, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 (2021 Census).

East Jindabyne

NSW 2627 • Rest of NSW

1,067

Population (2021)

$122,148

Median Household Income

49.30 km²

Area

$497/wk

Median Rent

RuralScenicHoliday DestinationLakesideMountain Living

About East Jindabyne

East Jindabyne is a small locality on the eastern shore of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council. Situated at around 915 metres elevation and approximately 511 kilometres south-west of Sydney, it is a primarily residential area closely linked to the neighbouring town of Jindabyne. The area experiences cold winters and mild summers, making it a popular base for snow sports.

East Jindabyne offers a quieter alternative to central Jindabyne, with lakefront properties and bushland settings. Residents and visitors enjoy proximity to ski resorts including Thredbo and Perisher, as well as year-round activities like fishing, mountain biking, and bushwalking in Kosciuszko National Park. The area attracts holiday home owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a mountain lifestyle.

East Jindabyne falls under postcode 2627 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2627

Urban Area

Snowy - Monaro

LGA / Council

Snowy Monaro Regional

Federal Electorate

Eden-monaro

State Electorate

Monaro

Type

Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-36.41°, 148.67°

Statistical Area

Rest of NSW

Area

49.30 km²

Elevation

1179m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in East Jindabyne for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$1.23M

23 sales · ▼ 6.4% vs 2024

🏢Unit / Apartment

$1.12M

5 sales · ▲ 40% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$497

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$2,167

Avg Household Size

2.7 people

Median Age

37 years

Social Housing (% of dwellings)

0.9%

0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

NSW TrainLink — Canberra (via Cooma) 3 hr 30 min
Snowlink Shuttle — Thredbo / Perisher (winter) 30-50 min

Commute to Canberra

Distance

180 km

By Bus

3 hr 30 min (via Cooma)

By Car (Peak)

2 hr 30 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Remote mountain location; nearest regional centre is Cooma (61 km). Most residents rely on private vehicles.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural mountain locality with no footpaths or local shops; a car is essential for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏫

Jindabyne Central School

Park Rd

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
📚

Snowy Mountains Grammar School

6339 Kosciuszko Road

IndependentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedAnglican

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Regional Local Government Area, which contains East Jindabyne. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)

125.6 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr —

Motor vehicle theft

89.7 / 100k

2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —

Non-DV assault

287.1 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Stable

Robbery (unarmed)

4.5 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

Steal from vehicle

125.6 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro Regional →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

697

Census 2021

1,067

▲ 53.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$44,044

Personal Income 2021

$54,912

▲ 24.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$54,912 / yr

$1056/wk

Household

$122,148 / yr

$2349/wk

Family

$143,416 / yr

$2758/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 842

Born Overseas 150

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. England 46
2. New Zealand 24
3. United States 10
4. Taiwan 9
5. Thailand 9
6. China 7
7. Scotland 5
8. Chile 4
9. France 4
10. Germany 4
11. Papua New Guinea 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 512

Australian 426

Scottish 137

Irish 118

German 57

Italian 24

Australian Aboriginal 23

Dutch 23

New Zealander 12

Welsh 10

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

650

Both parents born in Australia

182

Both parents born overseas

159

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

54.6%

Christianity

35.3%

Buddhism

0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

54 (5.1%)

5-14 years

152 (14.2%)

15-19 years

84 (7.9%)

20-24 years

70 (6.6%)

25-34 years

145 (13.6%)

35-44 years

140 (13.1%)

45-54 years

187 (17.5%)

55-64 years

121 (11.3%)

65-74 years

83 (7.8%)

75-84 years

23 (2.2%)

85+ years

10 (0.9%)