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East Jindabyne
9 km²
A noticeably younger population than the state average lives in East Jindabyne, where the typical resident is 36. This growing community has seen a sharp rise in high earners and university-qualified professionals since 2011. Many households are families with children, which is reflected in the prevalence of large, four-bedroom homes. It is a high-income area with a strong trend toward secularism and a significant proportion of residents who have moved here recently.
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The community is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36 and only 9.3% of people aged 65 and over. The population grew by 15% since 2011 to reach 907 people, and there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.
While 77.7% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 14.4%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.8% of residents, though those using another language at home rose to 5.0% by 2021. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.3%.
A majority of residents (53.3%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average and a 30 point increase since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 68.1% of residents having completed Year 12 and 26.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical family earning $2,801 a week. About 34.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a sharp increase from 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 21.6% having a long-term health condition. Only 1.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.1% of people volunteering, far above the state figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than most areas.
Families with children are common, making up 63.1% of households. Because of this, the typical home has 2.7 people, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most people live in separate houses, and 81% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is high, with a typical weekly rent of $500, and mortgage payments have risen to $2,167 a month.
The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. About 15.5% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 50.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals rose to 16.0% since 2011.
Employment is very high, with 74.7% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 0.5%. Many people work in accommodation and food services.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.