Jindabyne vs Kalkite
The verdict
Kalkite is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.25M in Jindabyne. Jindabyne rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Jindabyne is closer to the coast (124.1 km vs 126.9 km).
Scores
JindabyneKalkite
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 28 |
| Transport | 71 | 0 |
| Education | 68 | 65 |
| Liveability | 54 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,986 | 294 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,058 | $1,589 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.5% | 70.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Jindabyne High Growth · Kalkite High Growth
Property
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $818K | $655K |
| House price YoY | -11.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $667 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 335 | 680 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,559 | 2,381 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Jindabyne · Kalkite
Transport
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.0°C | 10.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 124.1 km | 126.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 369.3 km | 359.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 50.0 km | 45.0 km |
Population & growth
| Jindabyne | Kalkite | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,986 | 294 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,228 | 318 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,409 | 434 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Jindabyne or Kalkite?
Kalkite is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Jindabyne or Kalkite?
Jindabyne has the higher transport score (Jindabyne 71/100 vs Kalkite 0/100).
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