Jindabyne
NSW 2627 · Snowy Monaro Regional
2,986 (2021) → 3,228 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area (est. 22,244 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jindabyne is a high growth suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW 2627, about 369km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.28M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 124km inland. Jindabyne has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.55%), New Zealand (1.81%), Taiwan (0.9%), China (0.74%), USA (0.67%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.84%), Spanish (0.9%), German (0.5%), Thai (0.5%), French (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Snowy Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1097
- SCECGS Redlands - High Country campusSecondary · Independent
- Jindabyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government
- Jindabyne High SchoolSecondary · Government
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jindabyne
Is Jindabyne safe?
Jindabyne has a residential safety score of 99/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,736 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jindabyne?
In Jindabyne, the median house price is $1.28M and the median unit price is $760K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Jindabyne from Sydney CBD?
Jindabyne is about 369.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Jindabyne?
Jindabyne has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jindabyne?
Jindabyne has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.