Jindabyne - Berridale

The typical resident is 38, and the area is younger than the state average. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, well above the national figure.

The population is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and far fewer people were born overseas compared to the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 87% of the community, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

A majority of residents now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 27 points since 2011.

More adults have completed Year 12 here than in most similar areas. While bachelor degrees are well below the state average, the number of people with a degree has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,911, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes have also risen significantly since 2011.

This is a healthy community, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and a very low number of people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though the number of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income than the state average, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families with children make up 57.8% of households, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Separate houses are very common, well above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $380, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport and very few homes without a motor vehicle.

There is a high turnover of residents, with 46.2% moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

A large number of residents work in accommodation and food services. While full-time employment has fallen since 2011, the unemployment rate is among the lowest for its level.

The area is generally advantaged, with an overall score higher than 70% of other areas. It has seen strong population growth of 8.1% since 2021.

The region is characterized by a cool climate, with average minimum and maximum temperatures well below the New South Wales figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities and steep terrain, with far fewer homes within walking distance of schools and groceries than the state average.