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Jindabyne, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Jindabyne is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,547. Elevation: 3,084 ft (940 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,547 Population 1/sq mi density
3,084 ft Elevation 940 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,535 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,535 median income, 1.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Jindabyne

Jindabyne

Jindabyne is a town in south-east New South Wales, Australia that overlooks Lake Jindabyne near the Snowy Mountains, in Snowy Monaro Regional Council. It is a popular holiday destination year round, especially in winter. This is due to its proximity to major ski resort developments within the Kosciuszko National Park, including Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass.

People

Population6,547
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,535
Per Capita$31,535
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership56.2%
Housing Units2,619

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Population6,547
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Coordinates-36.4175°, 148.6225°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$31,535
Median Age32.0 years

About Jindabyne

Jindabyne is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,547. The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet (940 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Jindabyne has a population of 6,547 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,547
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
5,907.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jindabyne vs Australia Average

The median household income in Jindabyne is $31,535, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,535 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $606, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 622 business establishments.

Income: Jindabyne vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,535
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,535
Avg Weekly Wage$606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)622

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jindabyne is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 56.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,619 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.2%
Owner-Occupied56.2%
Renter-Occupied43.8%
Housing Units2,619

Property Tax

Climate in Jindabyne

Jindabyne has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jan (12.6°C), the coldest is Jul (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1340 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 112.4
Feb 11.6°C / 53°F 7° / 16.2° 84.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.6° 128.7
Apr 5.6°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.5° 106.8
May 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 113.3
Jun -0.7°C / 31°F -3.3° / 1.8° 106.5
Jul -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.3° 69.9
Aug -1.9°C / 29°F -4.6° / 0.7° 92.6
Sep 0.7°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.8° 118.1
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.5° 142.1
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12.3° 146.6
Dec 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 118.9
Jindabyne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Australia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Area5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.4175°N, 148.6225°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Australia avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 83 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 132 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 63 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 32 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 128 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 58 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 30 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 141 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 115 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 133 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 37 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 82 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 13 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 15 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
June 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
July 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
September 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in

Jindabyne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Jindabyne

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Redlands High Country Campus — — — —
Jindabyne Central School — — — —
Snowy Mountains Grammar School — — — —
SCEGGS Redlands High Country Campus — — — —
Jindabyne Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Jindabyne

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Jindabyne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jindabyne Library0.0

Hotels in Jindabyne

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspire Alpine Gables
Lake Jindabyne Hotel
Razorback 15
Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains

Restaurants in Jindabyne

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baccos
Beach Burrito Co.
Cafe Darya
Clancys
Cocina Mexican Grill
La Famiglia
Raj
Takayama Restaurant Bar

Cafes in Jindabyne

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birchwood Cafe Jindabyne
Little Messa
Parc Cafe

Cinemas in Jindabyne

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jindabyne Cinema

Gas Stations in Jindabyne

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Shell

Banks in Jindabyne

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Jindabyne

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre

Gyms in Jindabyne

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

High Country Fitness

Breweries in Jindabyne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jindabyne Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Jindabyne

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Thredbo Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Charlotte Pass 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Perisher 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Jindabyne

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport—Small Airport
Bombala Airport—Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield—Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport—Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport—Small Airport
Delegate Airport—Small Airport
Jindabyne Airport—Small Airport
Khancoban Airport—Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Jindabyne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jindabyne

What is the population of Jindabyne?

Jindabyne has a population of 6,547 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jindabyne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,535, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jindabyne?

Jindabyne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jindabyne?

The job market in Jindabyne is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $606. There are 622 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jindabyne?

The median home value in Jindabyne is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 56.2%.

Nearby Cities

East Jindabyne 1,001 pop · 2.2 mi Berridale 1,342 pop · 11.9 mi Kosciuszko National Park 7,891 pop · 13.2 mi Cooma 6,555 pop · 30.6 mi Corryong 1,268 pop · 42.9 mi Bombala 1,372 pop · 48.2 mi Tumbarumba 1,798 pop · 55.8 mi Batlow 1,267 pop · 67.5 mi Bega 4,683 pop · 70.0 mi Banks 4,869 pop · 70.6 mi Gordon 7,452 pop · 71.2 mi Conder 4,971 pop · 71.5 mi Theodore 3,749 pop · 72.4 mi Bonython 3,750 pop · 72.6 mi
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