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Kalkite

NSW 2627 • New South Wales

294
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalHistoric
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About Kalkite

Kalkite is a small lakeside locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, nestled on the shores of Lake Jindabyne at an elevation of around 900 metres. With a population of approximately 294 residents across 25 square kilometres, Kalkite sits just a few kilometres north of Jindabyne township and enjoys breathtaking views of the Snowy Mountains. The locality has historically attracted workers associated with the Snowy Hydro scheme and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the region's alpine beauty.

Kalkite's lifestyle is defined by four-season outdoor living — skiing at Thredbo and Perisher in winter, and hiking, fishing, and water sports on Lake Jindabyne in summer. Jindabyne township, just minutes away, provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a vibrant tourism precinct. The community is a mix of permanent residents and holiday-home owners who cherish the lake, the national park, and the clean mountain air that this part of the Snowy Mountains delivers year-round.

Kalkite falls under postcode 2627 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2627
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.41°, 148.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.43 km²
Population Density
12 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$998K
6 sales · ▼ 0.5% 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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2627

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2627, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,379
Median 2023–24
$53,641
▲ 18.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,527

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2627; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Murrays/regional coaches — Canberra (via Cooma) 2h 30min

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct train; coach via Cooma approx. 2h 30min
By Car (Peak)
2h 10min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 50min

🛣️ Monaro Highway connects to Cooma and then Canberra; nearest airports at Cooma (seasonal) or Canberra

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural alpine locality; a car is essential, though Jindabyne's town centre is a short drive away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
294
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Kalkite. 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 →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kalkite NSW? +

Kalkite is a small locality on the shores of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains, approximately 5 km north of Jindabyne township in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area.

Is Kalkite near the Snowy Mountains ski fields? +

Yes — Kalkite is within easy reach of both Thredbo (approx. 30 km) and Perisher (approx. 40 km), making it a popular base for winter skiing and snowboarding.

What is the population of Kalkite? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 294 people in Kalkite.

Is there public transport from Kalkite to Canberra? +

There are regional coach services connecting Jindabyne (nearby) to Canberra via Cooma, taking approximately 2.5 hours. A car is the most practical option for most trips.

What is the median house price in Kalkite? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $997,500, down 0.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Kalkite a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kalkite is part of the Snowy Monaro 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.