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 was 8,773 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a 9.2% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,035. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,703 in June 2025 and an additional 192 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Jindabyne-Berridale's growth exceeded its SA3 area (3.5%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.8% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 gain 2,591 persons, reflecting a total increase of 28.7% over the 16-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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 351 homes. As of FY26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.8 people have moved to the area annually with each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $397,000, slightly above the regional average.

This year, $20.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of NSW, Jindabyne - Berridale has 69% more development activity per person. The new building activity consists of 56% standalone homes and 44% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. This shift marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern, which is 77% houses, suggesting decreasing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 151 people per approval, Jindabyne - Berridale reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the region is expected to grow by 2,521 residents through to 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is anticipated as the population expands.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre Expansion, The Lake - East Jindabyne, Mountainside Estate (Jindabyne), and Jindabyne Lakeside. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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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 December 2025, the unemployment rate is 0.9%. In this month, 5,543 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.1% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.1%, exceeding Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 17.0% of residents work from home. Key industries include accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and construction. The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance employs 5.9% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 16.9%. There are 0.7 workers per resident, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.3%, with employment falling by 4.1%, causing unemployment to drop by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 1.2% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, assuming constant population projections.

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

The Jindabyne-Berridale SA2's median income among taxpayers was $51,981 and average income stood at $66,958 in financial year 2023. These figures are comparable to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $57,345 and average income $73,868 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32%. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Jindabyne-Berridale cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Most residents (35.1%, or 3,079 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 income bracket after housing costs, retaining 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

In Jindabyne-Berridale, as per the latest Census evaluation, 76.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 23.3% comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindabyne-Berridale stood at 36.8%, with mortgaged properties making up 32.8% and rented dwellings 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,729, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent median was recorded at $380, higher than Regional NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Jindabyne-Berridale's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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, which 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

In Jindabyne-Berridale trail region, 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 32.2% in New South Wales. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.0% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jindabyne-Berridale has 205 active public transport stops operating within its area. These are served by 24 individual routes that collectively facilitate 844 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' locations to the nearest transport stop is 232 meters, indicating good accessibility. As a primarily residential region, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 83%, with 11% opting for walking. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 17% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 120 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Jindabyne-Berridale shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is present at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,570 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. A total of 73.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. As of the latest data (2016), 14.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,286 people), 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, as per the 2016 Census, showed low cultural diversity with 86.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 84.6% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 41.0%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.6%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (9.9%). Notably, French (0.7%) and Irish (9.1%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 8.8%, respectively. Dutch representation was also higher at 1.4%.

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

The median age in Jindabyne-Berridale is 37 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 19.8%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller at 4.5%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 16.5% to 19.8%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.3% to 9.8% and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.9% to 12.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Jindabyne-Berridale's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 674 people (39%) from 1,735 to 2,410, while the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 8% (87 people).