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

AreaSearch data indicates that the population of Jindabyne - Berridale stands at approximately 8,773 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 738 individuals, equivalent to 9.2%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 8,035. The adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,703 as of June 2025, plus 192 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. The resulting population density is 2.2 persons per square kilometer, allowing for generous personal space. Jindabyne - Berridale's 9.2% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area at 3.5% and the SA4 region, positioning it as a leading growth area within the region. Overseas migration accounted for roughly 56.8% of the recent population increase, while interstate migration and natural growth also contributed positively to the overall gains.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are applied instead. Age group growth rates from these aggregations are further used to project population changes for the years 2032 to 2041. Future outlooks suggest a substantial rise in the top quartile of national regional areas, with Jindabyne - Berridale anticipated to grow by 2,591 people by 2041, reaching a total increase of 28.7% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP figures.

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

Over the last 5 financial years, Jindabyne - Berridale has seen approximately 70 residential property approvals each year, which adds up to 351 homes. In the current financial year, 29 approvals have already been logged. The area has experienced an average of 2.6 people moving in per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, signaling strong demand that helps sustain property values. New residences are being constructed with an average value of $397,000, which sits slightly above the regional average and points toward a preference for higher quality builds.

Commercial development is also present, with $20.4 million in approvals registered this financial year, showing moderate commercial growth. When compared to the Rest of NSW, Jindabyne - Berridale exhibits 69.0% more development activity per person, which gives buyers more options. The types of new buildings show 56.0% standalone homes and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a growing mix of attached housing that caters to different budget needs, ranging from large family residences to smaller, more affordable units. This shift contrasts with the current housing stock, where 77.0% are houses, hinting at less available land for development and a response to changing lifestyle preferences and affordability concerns. With roughly 154 people per approval, the suburb is clearly in a growth phase.

Projections indicate that Jindabyne - Berridale will gain 2,521 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building progress aligns reasonably well with these forecasts, but buyers might encounter more competition as the population rises.

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

Local infrastructure changes, major projects and planning initiatives can have the most significant influence on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are likely to impact the area. Key projects include the 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 features a highly capable labor pool dominated by tourism and hospitality, with an unemployment rate of only 1.0%. By March 2026, 5,595 residents held jobs, and the local unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, which is 3.1% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded across Regional NSW. Workforce participation in the area reaches 74.9%, significantly exceeding the Regional NSW average of 60.6%.

Census data indicates that 17.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdowns. The primary employment sectors include accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and construction. The region shows a strong concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels reaching 2.9 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 5.9% of local jobs, well below the 16.9% share in Regional NSW.

The Census reports a ratio of 0.7 workers per resident, suggesting stronger-than-average local job availability. According to AreaSearch analysis combining SALM and ABS data, the twelve-month period ending March 2026 saw labor force levels drop by 2.3%, employment fall by 2.1%, and unemployment decline by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, dated May-25, provide additional context on anticipated future demand in Jindabyne - Berridale. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these gains vary considerably across different industries. When applied to Jindabyne - Berridale's current employment composition, the model suggests local employment will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.

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

According to AreaSearch's compilation of Australian Taxation Office figures for financial year 2023, the income level in Jindabyne - Berridale SA2 matches national averages. The median income among taxpayers in Jindabyne - Berridale SA2 is $51,981 while the average income reaches $66,958, which aligns with Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Using a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected values for March 2026 would be approximately $57,345 for median income and $73,868 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Jindabyne - Berridale fall around the 64th percentile on a national scale. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the most prevalent, accounting for 35.1% of residents (3,079 people), a proportion that mirrors the regional average of 29.9%. Residents retain 87.1% of their income after housing costs, demonstrating robust purchasing power and positioning the area in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income ranking.

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

According to the most recent Census data, the housing stock in Jindabyne - Berridale consists of 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Jindabyne - Berridale trail those of Regional NSW by a small margin, standing at 36.8%, with the remaining properties falling into mortgage categories at 32.8% or rental status at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality sits below the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,729, while the median weekly rent is set at $380, contrasting with Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Jindabyne - Berridale fall short of the Australian average of $1,863, yet rental costs surpass the national rate of $375.

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

Households with family members account for 65.9 percent of all households, including 28.6 percent couples with children, 28.8 percent couples without children, and 8.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.1 percent, with 25.7 percent being lone person households and 8.3 percent being group households. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, which exceeds 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

The Jindabyne - Berridale trail area shows educational benchmarks where 26.1% of residents aged 15+ possess university degrees, while the NSW average stands at 32.2%. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational growth and skill building. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is also significant, as 42.4% of residents aged 15+ hold trade or technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 31.2%.

Current educational engagement remains strong, with 30.8% of residents actively enrolled in formal schooling. This enrollment figure breaks down into 10.0% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 4.3% studying at the tertiary level.

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

The analysis of public transport in Jindabyne - Berridale identifies 205 active stops that include both train and bus services. These stops are connected by 24 distinct routes which together facilitate 844 passenger trips each week. Accessibility to transport is considered good, as residents are generally within 232 meters of the closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most residents commute away from their homes, with car use dominating at 83% and walking accounting for 11%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.9, which exceeds the regional average. Approximately 17.0% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 120 trips per day, which translates to roughly 4 trips per week for each individual stop. A map accompanying this information highlights the 100 nearest stops relative 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

AreaSearch evaluated mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence to show excellent health outcomes in Jindabyne - Berridale, where common health conditions are rare across all age groups.

Private health cover lags slightly behind the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,570 people). Asthma and arthritis were the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 7.9 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 73.1% reported being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The under-65 population exhibits better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,286 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 ranks below average regarding cultural diversity, as 86.9% of residents hold citizenship, 84.6% were born in Australia, and 93.5% speak only English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith in Jindabyne - Berridale, accounting for 41.0% of the local population. Judaism shows the most striking overrepresentation, making up 0.1% of Jindabyne - Berridale, which matches the 0.1% rate found across Regional NSW.

When examining ancestry based on parents' country of birth, the leading groups in Jindabyne - Berridale are English at 31.6%, Australian at 28.8%, and Scottish at 9.9%. Other ethnic backgrounds also display noticeable differences from regional norms, with French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Irish at 9.1% (versus 8.8%), and Dutch at 1.4% (against 1.0%).

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

Jindabyne - Berridale boasts a median age of 37 years, which sits noticeably beneath the 43-year mark for Regional NSW and hovers near the 38-year national figure. The local age distribution highlights a strong presence of 25 - 34 year-olds at 19.8%, whereas the 75 - 84 bracket remains relatively small at 4.5%, a figure that trails behind Regional NSW levels. This youthful concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds exceeds the national 14.6% benchmark. Between 2021 and the present, the 25 to 34 age group expanded from 16.5% to 19.8% of the total population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 11.7% to 12.8%. At the same time, the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 12.3% down to 9.8%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 14.9% to 12.8%. Future demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate major changes in Jindabyne - Berridale's age makeup. The 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to rise steadily, adding 674 individuals (39%) to the total, moving from 1,735 to 2,410. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort will see a slight increase of 8% (87 people).