East Jindabyne
A median house price of $1,155,000 combined with household income at the 89.2nd percentile nationally, and a 26.6% vacancy rate that is unusually high for a suburb of 1,067 residents. That vacancy figure explains a lot: East Jindabyne sits adjacent to the Snowy Mountains, drawing a holiday and seasonal rental market that drives stock to sit empty outside peak periods. Detached houses dominate at 83.8% of dwellings, and nearly half of all homes (47.4%) have four or more bedrooms, suggesting families and group ski-season accommodation rather than a standard commuter suburb.
Population
1,067
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,349/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,155,000 is substantially above the NSW regional average, reflecting the Snowy Mountains premium where alpine access commands a premium over comparable-sized rural properties. Prices rose from $1,003,050 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025, a 17.6% gain in a single year. Detached houses make up 83.8% of stock with 47.4% of homes having four or more bedrooms, meaning larger family homes define the market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite the high price point, because local household income runs at the 89.2nd percentile nationally. Outright owners at 32.2% and mortgage holders at 41.5% together hold the majority of stock.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,155,000 is substantially above the NSW regional average, reflecting the Snowy Mountains premium where alpine access commands a premium over comparable-sized rural properties. Prices rose from $1,003,050 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025, a 17.6% gain in a single year. Detached houses make up 83.8% of stock with 47.4% of homes having four or more bedrooms, meaning larger family homes define the market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite the high price point, because local household income runs at the 89.2nd percentile nationally. Outright owners at 32.2% and mortgage holders at 41.5% together hold the majority of stock.
For Investors
Rental yield potential is limited by a 26.6% vacancy rate, the highest signal in the brief and a direct consequence of holiday-let concentration. Weekly rent averages $497, and renters make up 26.3% of households. With 23 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, activity is modest but steady, including new dwelling constructions and additions rather than pure alterations. The 17.6% price growth from 2024 to 2025 is strong compared to broader NSW, but that trajectory depends on continued alpine tourism demand. Investors should weigh the seasonal vacancy pattern carefully: gross yield against a $1,155,000 median is thin, and returns are more capital-growth dependent than income-driven.
Development Activity
Total DAs
201
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-14.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
East Jindabyne has a median age of 37, which is 3.0 years below the national figure, giving the suburb a younger-than-average profile. University qualifications reach 33.1% of residents, which is 3.0 percentage points above the national rate. Overseas-born residents account for 15.1% of the population, 6.5 points below the national average, reflecting the predominantly Anglo-Celtic settlement pattern: English ancestry leads at 512 residents, followed by Scottish (137) and Irish (118). Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest household type at 382 families versus 206 couples without children, consistent with the four-plus bedroom housing stock.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.8%
Houses
5.0%
Townhouse
11.2%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is heavily weighted toward large detached houses: 83.8% are separate houses and 47.4% have four or more bedrooms, well above state and national norms for a suburb this size. Three-bedroom homes account for 34.9%, two-bedroom 14.8% and studios or one-bedroom just 2.9%. Apartment stock is thin at 11.2%. Tenure splits between outright owners (32.2%), mortgage holders (41.5%) and renters (26.3%), with the mortgage-belt identity signal confirmed by 41.5% still carrying debt. The median house price climbed from $1,003,050 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025, a 17.6% rise, though the two-data-point price history means that trend should be read as indicative rather than confirmed.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$497
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,056
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
26.6%
Unoccupied
128
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.7%
Couples, no children
771
Total families
Economy & Employment
Hospitality leads local employment at 13.0% (59 workers), directly tied to ski-season and lake-tourism demand. Construction follows at 12.1% (55 workers) and Education at 11.2% (51 workers), with Healthcare and Arts each at 9.5%. Professionals (119) and Managers (111) are the top occupation groups, consistent with a 33.1% university qualification rate that runs above national. The unemployment rate is just 1.8%, far below the national average, and the participation rate is 69.1%. Full-time employment runs at 59.8% of employed residents. Weekly personal income averages $1,056 and household income of $2,349 per week places the suburb at the 89.2nd percentile nationally, reflecting well-paid knowledge workers choosing a regional alpine lifestyle.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.8%
Part-time
38.4%
Participation
69.1%
Employed
587
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.1%
Postgraduate
9.5%
Born Overseas
15.1%
Dwellings
357
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high with 89.2% of residents driving to work, consistent with an alpine regional location where public transport options are limited compared to urban centres. Walking and cycling account for 3.1% of commute modes. The suburb has no recorded schools in the dataset, so families depend on nearby Jindabyne or Cooma facilities. Crime data is not available for East Jindabyne, so the safety profile cannot be quantified directly. Housing stress indicators are positive: rent-to-income sits at 21.2% and mortgage-to-income at 21.3%, both below the 30% threshold, meaning residents at the 89.2nd income percentile nationally are not under financial pressure despite the high median house price. Only 2.2% of residents (22 people) require daily assistance.
Drive
89.2%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Jindabyne compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Jindabyne a good suburb to live in?
East Jindabyne suits buyers who want alpine access with genuine residential scale. Household income sits at the 89.2nd percentile nationally, housing stress is low (mortgage-to-income at 21.3%), and the unemployment rate is just 1.8%. The trade-off is a 26.6% vacancy rate driven by holiday letting, which shapes the local amenity and neighbour stability.
What is the median house price in East Jindabyne?
The median house price is $1,155,000, based on PSI-derived data for the 2024-2025 period. Prices rose 17.6% from $1,003,050 in 2024 to $1,180,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167 and weekly rent averages $497.
What schools are in East Jindabyne?
No schools are recorded inside the East Jindabyne boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in nearby Jindabyne, which serves the broader Snowy Mountains region. The suburb's 33.1% university qualification rate is 3.0 points above the national figure, reflecting a well-educated resident base.
Is East Jindabyne safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for East Jindabyne. As indirect indicators, the unemployment rate is 1.8% and only 2.2% of residents (22 people) require daily assistance, both figures associated with lower social disadvantage. Housing stress measures sit below the 30% threshold for both renters and mortgage holders.
Is East Jindabyne good for property investment?
The 17.6% price growth from 2024 to 2025 is strong compared to the broader NSW market, but a 26.6% vacancy rate signals that holiday-let concentration creates real holding-cost risk outside peak seasons. Weekly rent of $497 against a $1,155,000 median implies a thin gross yield, making the case more about capital growth than rental income.
How is East Jindabyne's population changing?
East Jindabyne's population of 1,067 is spread across 49.3 square kilometres, giving a low density of 21.6 per km2 compared to metropolitan suburbs. Turnover reached 34.9% between census periods, meaning about a third of residents moved in recently. The 25.0% volunteering rate suggests strong community engagement despite the small and partially seasonal population.
How much development is happening in East Jindabyne?
There were 23 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including new dwelling constructions, additions and swimming pools. Activity is steady for a suburb of 1,067 people, consistent with owners investing in larger four-plus bedroom homes that make up 47.4% of the housing stock.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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