Median house price
$634k
+10% change
NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council
Jindera, 2642
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,917
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.1%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,013/wk
Employment rate
64.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$634,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Jindera is a regional mid-sized suburb in Greater Hume Shire Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. The local market is more attainable than many surrounding suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Against similar regional towns, housing affordability and growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with schools and education, plus community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Jindera snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
2,917
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#4
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
17th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 63.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 642nd in Australia
- State rank
- 168th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #4 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #26 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $634,000
- Median price change
- +10.2%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,917(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 78th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +9.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +41
- Change in 5 years
- +242
- Growth rank in NSW
- 78th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,100), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 810 / 16 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 111
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 47
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 76 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +32.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order25
- Domestic Violence Related Assault28
- Fraud19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
- Malicious Damage To Property32
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,015
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 176 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Jindera Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Jindera Pre-Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship · 3 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 216 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 32 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.1
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.84
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.1
Food & drink(5)
- Fox & BrewCafe
92A Urana Street, Jindera
- Jindera Bakery CafeCafe
Urana Street
- Next Level CafeCafe
Unit 2 97 Urana Street, Jindera
- Jindera Hotel and MotelPub
Urana Street
- Jindera Pizza and PastaRestaurant
Urana Street
Shopping(4)
- Jindera ButcheryButcher
Urana Street
- Jindera Fast & EzyConvenience store
- IGA plus LiquorSupermarket
Cnr Creek Street & Urana Road, Jindera
Community(5)
- Jindera Pre-SchoolKindergarten
- Jindera LibraryLibrary
- Jindera Primary SchoolSchool
Jindera
- St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolSchool
- Jindera School Of Arts HallTownhall
Health & services(4)
- Community Health CentreMedical clinic
- Jindera Family Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Urana Street
- Jindera Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(35)
- Fire & Ice TrainingGym
Urana Street
- Jindera Recreation ReservePark
- Jindera Village GreenPark
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Sports field
- Jindera Swimming PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (26)
Entertainment(2)
- Jindera Pioneer MuseumMuseum
- Sound ShellTheatre
Other(35)
- IGA LiquorAlcohol
Cnr Creek Street & Urana Road, Jindera
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Hume BankATM
- Hume BankBank
- Bbq
- Jindera Recreational GroundsCamp Site
- Jindera BearingsCar Parts
Unit 3 95 Urana Street, Jindera
- NA AutoCar Parts
- Rural Care Link Op ShopCharity
- Drinking water
- Jindera Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
Urana Street
- Jindera Fast & EzyGas
- Jindera Hair StudioHairdresser
- JinderaInformation
- Jindera Hotel and MotelMotel
- Lions Car ParkParking
- Parking (6)
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Bethlehem Lutheran Church / Jindera Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- St Paul's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Jindera LPOPost office
Unit 1 91 Urana Street, Jindera
- Jindera Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Jindera Village GreenPublic toilets
- Pioneer ParkPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Sanitary Dump Station
- Shelter (5)
- TelstraTelephone
- Jindera Tyre ServiceTyres
129 Urana Street, Jindera
- Vacant (2)
- Water Point
- Magnolia Holistic WellbeingYes
Unit 1 95 Urana Street, Jindera
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Bethlehem Lutheran Church / Jindera Lutheran Church
- Place of worship
- St Paul's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Health Albury (13.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Jindera Family Medical ClinicDoctor
- Magnolia Holistic WellbeingUrana StreetYes
- TerryWhite ChemmartUrana StreetPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 100
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 37 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision2 KLEIN COURT JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Subdivision178 URANA STREET JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Subdivision344 MOLKENTIN ROAD JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
July 2026
- Industrial development; General industry; Hours of operation and trading6 JARICK WAY JINDERA 2642Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; General industry25 STOCKWELL ROAD JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 POMEGRANATE DRIVE JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Subdivision1833 WALLA WALLA JINDERA ROAD JINDERA 2642Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 POMEGRANATE DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Subdivision17 DRUMWOOD ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development18 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry18 JARICK WAY JINDERA 2642Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)464 DIGHTS FOREST ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development11 rosler street jindera nsw 2642Determined
- Subdivision214-224 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 Phillips Way Jindera NSW 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure57 MULGRAVE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure89 BUNGOWANNAH ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 143 URANA STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 Rosler Street Jindera NSW 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 SENNA COURT JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure140 Creek St Jindera NSW 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development51 HUESKE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development66 ROCK ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development118 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool137 COOGERA CIRCUIT JINDERA 2642Determined
- Subdivision37 DRUMWOOD ROAD JINDERA 2642Deferred Commencement
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure138 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure99 LINDNER ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure86 WOOD STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Subdivision141-147 PIONEER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure377 JELBART ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 DAVIS DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 Phillips Way Jindera NSW 2642Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure122 JELBART ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 ANN DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development51 HUESKE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 HUON STREET JINDERA 2642Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure118-120 Dight Street JinderaDetermined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure177 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; Carport235 MOLKENTIN ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development38 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
- SubdivisionURANA ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space62 MULGRAVE ROAD JINDERA 2642Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 12.7 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 63.9%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 36.1%
6.2 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- JinderaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.5% TCP (2026-by-election)1.0 km away
- LavingtonMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 50.7% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 49.3% TCP (2026-by-election)9.9 km away
- Springdale HeightsMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 51.0% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 49.0% TCP (2026-by-election)10.6 km away
- Lavington EastDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 50.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 49.6% TCP (2026-by-election)11.1 km away
- GlenroyMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.0% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 47.0% TCP (2026-by-election)11.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
This suburb ranks highly for
More in Greater Hume Shire Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.