East Jindabyne NSW 2627
East Jindabyne is a town in New South Wales, 454 km from Sydney CBD, around 5 hours 20 minutes by car. Population is 1,067; the median age is 37 and the median household income is $122,148 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 53.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $497 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,167. Walkability is low.
Is East Jindabyne a good town?
East Jindabyne scores a C (47/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 453.8 km · 318 min drive to Sydney
Around the state median
Median $1.12M
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 54/100 · Crime 23/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 9/10 · median age 37 · 1,067 residents
Liveability Rating
47 / 100 · Ranked #819 in NSWEach bar is East Jindabyne's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in East Jindabyne?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
47 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataEast Jindabyne's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.12 million, roughly 14% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,125,000
Based on 21 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 50 days — median across 8 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 8 sales $1.08M
- 4 bed 7 sales $1.59M
Land
$570,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 24 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in East Jindabyne are currently listed at around $1.32 million on average. Based on 21 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.32M
21 houses listed in the last 6 months.
21 of the suburb's 349 dwellings (6.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in East Jindabyne rent for around $900 a week on average, based on 6 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$900/wk
6 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
8 rentals advertised against an estimated 92 rented homes (8.7%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $675/wk
- 19 bonds
- +12% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $492/wk
- 12 bonds
- +32% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2627 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$900/week ($47,000 a year) on a $1.32 million median
Based on a small sample (6 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is East Jindabyne safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in East Jindabyne sits in the low band, with 17 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 42% on the prior year.
17 offences
41.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has published 6 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Studies - Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans 2020
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Studies - Flood Studies 2019
- Bombala Floodplain Risk Management Study and Floodplain Risk Management Plan 2013
- Bombala Floodplain Risk Management Study 2013
- Bombala Flood Study and Overland Flows Investigation 2010
Schools
Walkability
East Jindabyne is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside East Jindabyne.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 8.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 4.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 3.3 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 13.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in East Jindabyne.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 484
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Snowy Monaro: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
East Jindabyne is home to about 1,100 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $122,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,067
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$122,148/yr
Census Median Rent
$497/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$54,912/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
36.7%
Total Dwellings
349
Owner-Occupier Rate
73.7%
Houses
85.7%
Rental Stress
21.2%
Mortgage Stress
21.3%
Work From Home
17.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.4%
- Employment Rate
- 72.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 51.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
27 residents (2.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
13.4% of residents (136) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Sydney (105).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,013 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (14 of 630).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,253 a year through Snowy Monaro based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 81%
- Infrastructure and transport 16%
- Residential 2%
- Parks and recreation 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Snowy Monaro
In the year to August 2026, 72 new dwellings were approved across Snowy Monaro. That mix is 45 houses and 27 units. Approvals are up 28.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Cooma Airport AWS, 30.4 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 1,176 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 554 mm
- 70 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 25.4°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- -1.5°C
- 104 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2627, 27 of 4,642 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (77 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2627, 1,137 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,618 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 102 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
4 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2627.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,125,000 this is $525,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Kristy Mcbain Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kristy Mcbain | 57.2% | 42.8% | +1.1 |
| 2022 | Kristy Mcbain | 58.2% | 41.8% | -7.3 |
| 2019 | Mike Kelly | 50.9% | 49.1% | +2.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Steven Whan Labor
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Steven Whan ALP | 52.3% |
| 2019 | John Barilaro NP | 61.6% |
| 2015 | John Barilaro NP | 52.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about East Jindabyne
Is East Jindabyne a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in East Jindabyne is low (23/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect East Jindabyne?
East Jindabyne has a moderate recorded bushfire history (54/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is East Jindabyne a good place to live?
East Jindabyne has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (47/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of East Jindabyne?
East Jindabyne, NSW had a population of 1,067 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for East Jindabyne, NSW?
The postcode for East Jindabyne, NSW is 2627.
How far is East Jindabyne from Sydney?
East Jindabyne is 454 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 318 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in East Jindabyne?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in East Jindabyne was $122,148 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in East Jindabyne?
The median advertised rent in East Jindabyne is $900 a week for houses (6 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in East Jindabyne?
The median age of residents in East Jindabyne was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is East Jindabyne at risk of bushfire?
East Jindabyne has a moderate recorded bushfire history (54/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in East Jindabyne?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to East Jindabyne, Cooma Airport AWS (30.4 km away), summer days average 25.4°C, winter nights -1.5°C, 554 mm of rain a year over 70 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in East Jindabyne?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does East Jindabyne belong to?
East Jindabyne sits within the Snowy Monaro local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in East Jindabyne?
The average residential rates bill through Snowy Monaro is $1,253 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near East Jindabyne?
Across Snowy Monaro, 72 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 28.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is East Jindabyne in?
East Jindabyne sits within the federal Division of Eden-monaro, currently held by Kristy Mcbain (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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