Jindabyne

Jindabyne lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Jindabyne's population is estimated to be around 3,300. This figure reflects an increase of 314 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,986. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied by AreaSearch in June 2024 showed a resident population of 3,217, with an additional 62 validated new addresses contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 29 persons per square kilometer. Jindabyne's growth since the Census exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.5%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 1,124 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 30.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Jindabyne among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Jindabyne recorded around 25 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 128 homes. So far in FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. On average, three people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $633,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

This financial year, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Jindabyne shows 68.0% higher building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, offering buyers greater choice across different price points. With around 137 people per approval, Jindabyne reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate it will gain 1,019 residents through to 2041, with development keeping reasonable pace with projected growth. However, buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Jindabyne has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Nugget's Crossing Shopping Centre Expansion, Jindabyne Mountain Bike and Adventure Park, Jindabyne Lakeside, and Lake Jindabyne Foreshore Upgrade. The following list details those deemed most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Jindabyne places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Jindabyne has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.2%.

This rate is 2.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, with workforce participation at 77.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and education & training. Accommodation & food has notably high concentration, with employment levels at 3.4 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 4.9%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population data. From Jun-25 to Jul-26, labour force decreased by 3.8% and employment by 4.1%, raising unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW had employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% five-year increase and 13.7% ten-year increase. Applying these projections to Jindabyne's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Jindabyne had a median taxpayer income of $48,622 and an average income of $63,291. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,753 (median) and $71,272 (average). The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Jindabyne are at the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 38.8% of locals (1,280 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which is consistent with the surrounding region's 29.9%. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income. Residents rank in the 73rd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Jindabyne displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Jindabyne, as per the latest Census, 56.1% of dwellings were houses while 43.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW where 87.0% of dwellings were houses and 13.0% were other types. Home ownership in Jindabyne stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,636, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,408. Median weekly rent in Jindabyne was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, Jindabyne's median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,636 was lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent of $400 exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 58.9% of all households, including 22.7% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 41.1%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households making up 14.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Jindabyne performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Jindabyne trail regional benchmarks, with 26.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (29.4%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in secondary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Jindabyne's 5 schools have combined enrollment reaching 1,026 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1045) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 31.1 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 13.3 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Jindabyne has 38 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together offer 157 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 206 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jindabyne's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

The health outcomes data shows excellent results across Jindabyne, with younger cohorts experiencing a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,715 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 75.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.2% across Rest of NSW. The area has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (366 people), which is lower than the 20.6% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Jindabyne ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindabyne's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 88.4% citizens, 84.0% born in Australia, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 35.0% of people identifying as Christian.

Buddhism was overrepresented compared to Rest of NSW, making up 1.7% of Jindabyne's population versus 1.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.6%), Australian (27.7%), and Irish (9.6%). Hungarian, Scottish, and French ethnicities showed notable divergences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.5%, Scottish at 9.6% (versus 9.4% regionally), and French at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).

Jindabyne hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Jindabyne has a median age of 31, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 24.4% of Jindabyne's population, higher than Rest of NSW but significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.7%. From 2021 to present, Jindabyne has seen changes in its age distribution. The 25-34 age group has increased from 22.0% to 24.4%, while the 35-44 cohort has risen from 11.8% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 11.2%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 11.4% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Jindabyne's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 44%, adding 357 people and reaching a total of 1,163 from its current figure of 805.