NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council

Jindera, NSW, 2642

Desirability index

90.7/100

#80 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Jindera is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Hume Shire area, home to around 2,721 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 261 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+32%), roughly 95.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population: 2,721
Median age: 38
Median household income / week: $2,013
Dwelling vacancy: 6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 56 of 879
Median monthly mortgage: $1,573
Employment rate: 64.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 68 / 16 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:23 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025): 261
Against the person: 84
Against property: 111
Rate per 1,000 residents: 95.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 32 residents
State safety percentile: 8.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +31.8%

Most common offence types

Breach Apprehended Violence Order25
Domestic Violence Related Assault28
Fraud19
Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
Malicious Damage To Property32

Data sources & freshness

BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:56 pm AEST · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools): 1,061

Jindera Public SchoolPrimary
Saint Mary MacKillop College AlburyCombined
St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:45 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:45 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

216 public transport stops in this suburb

161 Dights Forest Rd
436 Dights Forest Rd
Hawthorn Rd At Durakar Cl
Hawthorn Rd Opp Range View Dr
Molkentin Rd After Sullivans Dr

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:07 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

351 planning-related records

2026· 28 proposals

June 2026
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 Jun 2026
15 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development24 Jun 2026
18 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 Jun 2026
36 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
Erection of a new structure; General industry01 Jun 2026
18 JARICK WAY JINDERA 2642Under Assessment
May 2026
Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)29 May 2026
464 DIGHTS FOREST ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development20 May 2026
11 rosler street jindera nsw 2642Determined
Subdivision19 May 2026
214-224 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure07 May 2026
1 Phillips Way Jindera NSW 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure05 May 2026
57 MULGRAVE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
April 2026
Shed; Erection of a new structure23 Apr 2026
89 BUNGOWANNAH ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure17 Apr 2026
2 143 URANA STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 Apr 2026
12 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure09 Apr 2026
12 Rosler Street Jindera NSW 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure08 Apr 2026
7 SENNA COURT JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure07 Apr 2026
20 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
March 2026
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 Mar 2026
140 Creek St Jindera NSW 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development25 Mar 2026
51 HUESKE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development11 Mar 2026
66 ROCK ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
February 2026
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development24 Feb 2026
118 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure19 Feb 2026
4 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 Feb 2026
137 COOGERA CIRCUIT JINDERA 2642Determined
Subdivision05 Feb 2026
37 DRUMWOOD ROAD JINDERA 2642Deferred Commencement
January 2026
Shed; Erection of a new structure29 Jan 2026
138 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure27 Jan 2026
99 LINDNER ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure15 Jan 2026
86 WOOD STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
Subdivision14 Jan 2026
141-147 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 Jan 2026
377 JELBART ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support09 Jan 2026
14 DAVIS DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined

2025· 58 proposals

December 2025
Shed; Erection of a new structure15 Dec 2025
1 Phillips Way Jindera NSW 2642Determined
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 Dec 2025
122 JELBART ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 Dec 2025
11 ANN DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development10 Dec 2025
51 HUESKE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure08 Dec 2025
85 HUON STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure02 Dec 2025
118-120 Dight Street JinderaDetermined
Shed; Erection of a new structure01 Dec 2025
177 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
November 2025
Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport20 Nov 2025
235 MOLKENTIN ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development19 Nov 2025
38 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Subdivision19 Nov 2025
URANA ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space17 Nov 2025
62 MULGRAVE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
Shed; Erection of a new structure17 Nov 2025
40 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined

2024· 39 proposals

39 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 67 proposals

67 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 90 proposals

90 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 69 proposals

69 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:16 pm AEST · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)

Amenities

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

IGA LiquorAlcohol
Cnr Creek Street & Urana Road, Jindera
Thirsty CamelAlcohol
Hume BankATM
Hume BankBank
Bbq
Jindera ButcheryButcher
Urana Street
Fox & BrewCafe
92A Urana Street, Jindera
Jindera Bakery CafeCafe
Urana Street
Next Level CafeCafe
Unit 2 97 Urana Street, Jindera
Jindera BearingsCar Parts
Unit 3 95 Urana Street, Jindera

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:43 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

Jindera Recreation ReservePark
Jindera Village GreenPark
Pioneer ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:18 pm AEST

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics: 3
Emergency department: Not in suburb

Jindera Family Medical Clinicdoctor
Magnolia Holistic WellbeingUrana Streetyes
TerryWhite ChemmartUrana Streetpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:19 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 6/10
IRSD decile (2021): 8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:24 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

Jindera Pre-Schoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:54 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:53 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 27
Parks (OSM): 3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 8:44 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 90.7/100
Cohort rank: #80 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

161 Dights Forest Rdtransport
436 Dights Forest Rdtransport
Hawthorn Rd At Durakar Cltransport
Hawthorn Rd Opp Range View Drtransport
Molkentin Rd After Sullivans Drtransport
Jindera Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
Jindera Family Medical Clinichealthdoctor
Magnolia Holistic WellbeinghealthUrana Streetyes
TerryWhite ChemmarthealthUrana Streetpharmacy
Jindera Recreation Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:54 pm AEST
Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:18 pm AEST
Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:19 pm AEST
GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:07 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

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