East Jindabyne

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and children under 15 making up 18.8% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 11.6%.

About 14.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. While 5.2% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 54.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

The community is well qualified, with 66.7% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. About 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,758. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185, and 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are well below the state figure at 2.1%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. This active spirit extends to unpaid care, as 29.0% of people care for children.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $762 and a family income of $2,458, both of which are well above the national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 64.9% of households. This helps explain why people per home is 2.7, which is higher than most areas.

Detached houses are very common at 85.7%, far above the state average. Rent is among the highest for this level at a typical $497 per week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.2% of people driving to work and 43.2% of homes having two vehicles. Public transport use is almost non-existent at 0.0%.

The population is highly mobile, as 51.1% of residents moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 73.6%, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, with many people working in accommodation, food, and construction.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the terrain is notably steep.