Jindabyne - Berridale
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 8,795 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 760 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,035. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,620 in June 2024 and an additional 149 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Jindabyne - Berridale's 9.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 54.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase is forecasted in the top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with Jindabyne - Berridale expected to increase by 2,838 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, marking a total increase of 29.6% over the 17 years.

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

Jindabyne - Berridale granted approximately 70 residential property approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25351 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 2.8 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years.

New homes are built at an average expected construction cost value of $633,000. This year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of NSW, Jindabyne - Berridale has 72.0% more construction activity per person. Recent constructions consist of 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% townhouses or apartments. The current housing mix is 77.0% houses.

Jindabyne - Berridale reflects a developing area with around 151 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 2,600 residents by 2041. Construction pace is maintaining reasonable growth projections despite potential increasing competition as population increases.

Jindabyne - Berridale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre Expansion, Mountainside Estate in Jindabyne, Jindabyne Water and Sewerage Upgrades, and Jindabyne Education Campus. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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

Jindabyne-Berridale had an unemployment rate of 1.2% as of June 2025. It employed 5,475 residents with a participation rate of 71.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 3.7% unemployment and 56.4% participation.

Key industries were accommodation & food (strongly specialized), arts & recreation, and construction. Health care & social assistance had limited presence at 5.9%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, employment by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points.

In NSW, employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts showed employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jindabyne-Berridale's mix suggested local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Jindabyne - Berridale has median income of $47,528 and average income of $61,867. This is lower than Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. By March 2025, considering a 10.6% increase in wages since June 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,566 (median) and $68,425 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Jindabyne - Berridale fall around the 64th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 35.1% of residents (3,087 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to metropolitan regions where this group represents 29.9%. After accounting for housing costs, Jindabyne - Berridale residents retain 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 recorded in the latest Census, 76.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 23.3% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW where 87.0% of dwellings were houses and 13.0% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindabyne - Berridale was at 36.8%, with mortgaged properties at 32.8% and rented dwellings at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,729, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,408. The median weekly rent was recorded at $380 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, Jindabyne - Berridale's mortgage repayments were lower than 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, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3 people.

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

Educational qualifications in Jindabyne-Berridale indicate that 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 32.2% in NSW. This difference suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 31.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Jindabyne-Berridale, educating approximately 1,090 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Jindabyne - Berridale has 204 active public transport stops, served by a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 21 individual routes that collectively offer 232 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 233 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 33 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Jindabyne-Berridale.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which is around 4,450 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.9% and 7.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.1%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.2% across Rest of NSW. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 1,257 people, lower than the 20.6% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health 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, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. 86.9% were Australian citizens, 84.6% were born in Australia, and 93.5% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (41.0%).

Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally. Top ancestry groups were English (31.6%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (9.9%). French (0.7%) and Irish (9.1%) showed notable overrepresentations, while Dutch (1.4%) was slightly higher than regional averages.

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

The median age in Jindabyne-Berridale is 37 years, which is lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 25-34 are prominent at 19.4%, while those aged 75-84 are comparatively smaller at 4.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 16.5% to 19.4%, and the 35-44 cohort has risen from 11.7% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.9% to 13.1%. 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 741 people (44%), growing from 1,704 to 2,446. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 9% (93 people).