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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Jindabyne - Berridale's population is around 9,209 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,174 people (14.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,035 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,557 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Jindabyne - Berridale's 14.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.2%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 54.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilizing the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's regional areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 2,838 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 23.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Jindabyne - Berridale has recorded around 70 residential properties granted approval annually, with 351 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 18 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.8 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $397,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have also been $20.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Jindabyne - Berridale has 72.0% more construction activity (per person), creating greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options that create a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 77.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. At around 151 people per approval, Jindabyne - Berridale reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Jindabyne - Berridale will gain 2,186 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Jindabyne - Berridale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre Expansion, The Lake - East Jindabyne, Mountainside Estate, Jindabyne, and Jindabyne Lakeside, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Jindabyne - Berridale possesses a skilled workforce, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominently featured, and an unemployment rate of just 0.9%. As of December 2025, 5,543 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.1% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (75.6% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in the accommodation & food sector, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 5.9% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.3% combined with employment decreasing by 4.1%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Jindabyne - Berridale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jindabyne - Berridale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Jindabyne - Berridale SA2 is in line with the national averages, with the median assessed at $51,981 while the average income stands at $66,958. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,587 (median) and $72,890 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Jindabyne - Berridale cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate 35.1% of the population (3,232 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Jindabyne - Berridale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Jindabyne - Berridale was slightly lagging that of Regional NSW, at 36.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional NSW average at $1,729, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Jindabyne - Berridale's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 65.9% of all households, comprising 28.6% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 8.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Educational qualifications in Jindabyne - Berridale trail regional benchmarks, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (31.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 205 active transport stops operating within Jindabyne - Berridale, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 24 individual routes, collectively providing 844 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 232 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 11% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 17.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 120 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Jindabyne - Berridale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Jindabyne - Berridale, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,797 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.9% and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 73.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,303 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.9% of its population being citizens, 84.6% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Jindabyne - Berridale is Christianity, which makes up 41.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Jindabyne - Berridale are English, comprising 31.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.8% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of Jindabyne - Berridale (vs 0.4% regionally), Irish at 9.1% (vs 8.8%) and Dutch at 1.4% (vs 1.0%).

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

The 37-year median age in Jindabyne - Berridale is considerably lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and very close to the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 25 - 34 year-olds are particularly prominent (19.9%), while the 75 - 84 group is comparatively smaller (4.2%) than in Regional NSW. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 38 to 37, indicating a younger demographic shift. Key changes show the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 16.5% to 19.9% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 12.6% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.3% to 10.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Jindabyne - Berridale. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 33% (613 people), reaching 2,446 from 1,832. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 4% (42 people).