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 8,783 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 748 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,035. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an 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 of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeds its SA3 area (4.5%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with Jindabyne-Berridale expected to increase by 2,838 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 29.7% over 17 years.

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

Jindabyne - Berridale has granted approximately 70 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 351 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.8 people moved to the area each year per new home constructed during these years, indicating strong demand which may support property values.

The average value of new homes being built is around $397,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen approximately $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 across various price brackets. This shift reflects the current housing mix of 77.0% houses but addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements due to reduced development site availability.

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

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely impacting the region. 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 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 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 workforce participation at 71.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. 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 has limited presence, at 5.9% compared to 16.9% regionally.

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates above-norm local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, with employment down by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% and labour force expand by 0.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) suggest Jindabyne-Berridale's employment could grow by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Jindabyne - Berridale is below the national average. The median income is $47,528 and the average income stands at $61,867. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,521 for median income and $69,668 for average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Jindabyne - Berridale cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.1% of the population (3,082 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their 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

The dwelling structure in Jindabyne - Berridale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindabyne - Berridale stood at 36.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,729, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,408. The median weekly rent was $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 making up 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, 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common (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, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary (10.0%), primary (9.8%), and tertiary (4.3%) levels.

The region has six schools educating approximately 1,090 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024). These schools include two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 institutions. Note that for schools with 'n/a' in 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

The analysis of public transport in the Jindabyne-Berridale area shows that there are currently 204 active transport stops operating. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 21 individual routes servicing these stops, which collectively provide 232 weekly passenger trips.

The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 233 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages around 33 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 of health metrics indicates robust performance across Jindabyne - Berridale, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~4,444 people), which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.9%) and arthritis (7.8%). A significant majority, 73.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 67.2% in Rest of NSW. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,255 people), lower than the 20.6% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming those of 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.9% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (84.6%), and speaking English only at home (93.5%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.0% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to the rest of NSW, with 0.1% of Jindabyne-Berridale's population identifying as such.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.6%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (9.9%). Notably, French (0.7%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, while Irish (9.1%) and Dutch (1.4%) also showed slight overrepresentation compared to their respective regional averages of 9.5% and 1.3%.

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

The median age in Jindabyne-Berridale is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 19.4%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller at 4.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 16.5% to 19.4%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Jindabyne-Berridale's age structure, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to increase by 743 people (44%) from 1,702 to 2,446.