Jindabyne - Berridale

Jindabyne - Berridale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Jindabyne-Berridale's population is approximately 8,783 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 748 people, or 9.3%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 8,035. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,591 in June 2024 and an additional 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Jindabyne-Berridale's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.5%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.7% to the overall population gains, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 2,838 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 29.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Jindabyne - Berridale among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Jindabyne-Berridale has recorded approximately 70 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25351 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY26 up to April. On average, 2.8 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $633,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of NSW, Jindabyne-Berridale has 72.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. This shift reflects the current housing mix of 77.0% houses, reduced availability of development sites, and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With around 151 people per approval, Jindabyne-Berridale is a developing area with projected population growth of 2,612 residents by 2041. Construction pace is maintaining reasonable growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

Jindabyne - Berridale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre Expansion, The Lake - East Jindabyne, Mountainside Estate in Jindabyne, and Jindabyne Lakeside. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment conditions in Jindabyne - Berridale rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Jindabyne-Berridale has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.2%.

The area's employment rate is 2.4% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, with a workforce participation rate of 71.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and construction. Accommodation & food has a strong presence with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 5.9%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6% while employment fell by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In Rest of NSW, employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jindabyne-Berridale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The latest AreaSearch postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows that median income in Jindabyne - Berridale SA2 was $47,528, with an average income of $61,867. This is below the national averages of $53,965 (median) and $67,350 (average). In comparison, Rest of NSW had median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Jindabyne - Berridale would be approximately $53,521 and average income around $69,668 by the latter date. Census data indicates that incomes in Jindabyne - Berridale cluster at the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets reveal that 35.1% of residents (3,082 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and indicating that the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Jindabyne - Berridale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census evaluation shows that 76.8% of dwellings in Jindabyne - Berridale are houses, with the remaining 23.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW has 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindabyne - Berridale stands at 36.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,729, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,408. The median weekly rent figure for Jindabyne - Berridale is $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area are lower at $1,729 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are higher at $380 than the national figure of $375.

Jindabyne - Berridale features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.9% of all households, including 28.6% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 8.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Jindabyne - Berridale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Jindabyne-Berridale trail region, 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the state average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.4% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates that there are currently 204 active transport stops operating between Jindabyne and Berridale. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with a total of 21 individual routes providing passenger trips. Each week, these routes collectively facilitate 232 passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 233 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are about 33 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop.

Jindabyne - Berridale's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows robust health metrics across Jindabyne-Berridale for both younger and older residents, with low prevalence of common conditions.

Approximately 51% (~4,444 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.9%) and arthritis (7.8%). 73.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.2% in Rest of NSW. 14.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,255 people), lower than the 20.6% in Rest of NSW. Seniors' health outcomes excel even beyond general population metrics.

Jindabyne - Berridale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindabyne-Berridale, as per the Australian Census 2016, showed below-average cultural diversity with 86.9% citizens, 84.6% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.0%. Judaism, though small at 0.1%, was proportionally similar to Rest of NSW (0.1%).

In ancestry, English (31.6%) and Australian (28.8%) were top, followed by Scottish (9.9%). Notably, French (0.7%), Irish (9.1%), and Dutch (1.4%) were slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 9.5%, and 1.3% respectively.

Jindabyne - Berridale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in the Jindabyne-Berridale area was 37 years as of 2021, which is lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile showed that individuals aged 25-34 were particularly prominent, making up 19.4% of the population, while those aged 75-84 comprised only 4.2%. Between 2016 and 2021, the proportion of people aged 25-34 increased from 16.5% to 19.4%, and the 35-44 age group rose from 11.7% to 12.7%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 5-14 decreased from 12.3% to 10.3%, and those aged 45-54 fell from 14.9% to 13.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Jindabyne-Berridale's age structure, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to increase by 743 people (44%), growing from 1,702 to 2,446.