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New South Wales · Postcode 2627
Jindabyne postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 368 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Jindabyne at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Jindabyne vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jindabyne | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,058 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,636 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Jindabyne is a locality 368 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2627. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Snowy Monaro Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Jindabyne has a population of 2,986 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,058, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 38 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Jindabyne includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,636, with 1,051 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 43.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jindabyne scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Jindabyne include Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne Public School and Jindabyne High School.
Jindabyne is part of the Tumut - Tumbarumba statistical area in New South Wales.
Jindabyne details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2627 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,986 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,058/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $933/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,636 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 113.1 km² |
| Population Density | 26/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,051 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.4172451 |
| Longitude | 148.6248294 |
| Distance from Sydney | 368 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Tumut - Tumbarumba |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
| State Electorate | Benambra (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 434 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 506 (16.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,010 (33.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 716 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 327 (11.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 241 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 182 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 70 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 58 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 57 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 24 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 287 (27.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 399 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 322 (31.2%) |
Schools in Jindabyne
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Jindabyne. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Jindabyne
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.