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Jeir

NSW 2582 • New South Wales

271
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
109.10 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Jeir

Jeir is a small rural locality in the Yass Valley Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 32 kilometres north-west of Canberra and 45 kilometres south-east of Yass. Covering over 109 square kilometres at an elevation of around 589 metres, Jeir consists primarily of grazing properties and native bushland. It had a population of around 271 people at the 2021 Census, making it a very sparsely settled rural community.

Life in Jeir revolves around the land, with sheep and cattle grazing the principal activities across its vast holdings. The locality is a haven for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of Canberra's full range of services, including the ACT's hospitals, universities, and cultural facilities. The surrounding landscape features native eucalypt woodland, seasonal creeks, and views across the Southern Tablelands, appealing to landholders and hobby farmers.

Jeir falls under postcode 2582 and is governed by the Yass Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2582
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yass Valley
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.06°, 148.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
109.10 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$2.7M
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2582

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2582, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$55,921
Median 2023–24
$68,639
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$84,910

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2582; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yass Junction Station
40 km
N/A

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
32 km
By Train
No direct service; Yass Junction has limited TrainLink services
By Car (Peak)
35–45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option; Canberra is the main centre for services

Walkability Car Dependent

No footpaths or local services; car essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
271
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Yass Valley Local Government Area, which contains Jeir. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
62.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
96.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
164.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
73.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Yass Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jeir NSW located? +

Jeir is a rural locality in the Yass Valley Council area, approximately 32 km north-west of Canberra and 45 km south-east of Yass, in New South Wales.

What is the population of Jeir NSW? +

Jeir had a population of approximately 271 people at the 2021 Census, spread across a large rural area of over 109 square kilometres.

How far is Jeir from Canberra? +

Jeir is about 32 km from central Canberra, approximately a 30–35 minute drive, making it a viable location for those wanting rural acreage within reach of the ACT capital.

What is the median house price in Jeir? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,700,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Jeir a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jeir is part of the Yass Valley 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.

What is the population of Jeir? +

Jeir had a population of 271 at the 2021 Census.