Jindabyne

South Eastern

Jindabyne is located on the edge of Lake Jindabyne in the stunning Snowy Mountains region.

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Location

Jindabyne is located 180km (2hr 15 min drive) south of Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is 64 km (50 min) from the larger centre of Cooma.

The town is a popular holiday destination due to its proximity to Lake Jindabyne and ski resorts, including Thredbo and Perisher in Kosciuszko National Park.

How to get there

The closest airport is Snowy Mountains Airport which is located 16km southwest of Cooma (50 minute drive from Jindabyne). Snowy Mountains Airport provides return services from the Snowy Mountains to Sydney and is serviced by Regional Express (Rex).

A coach service operates between Jindabyne and Canberra.

Population

Jindabyne is home to more than 1700 people, the median age of residents is 32 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up just over 1% of the population.

Jindabyne is located within the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network, this Population Health Profile provides an overview of community health for the region.

Healthcare facilities

Cooma Hospital and Health Service (45 min drive from Jindabyne) is a 41 bed facility with 24 hr accident and emergency department plus renal and oncology outpatient services onsite.

The closest major hospital is located in Canberra (2 hr drive).

There is a NSW Ambulance Service station in Jindabyne.

Accredited GP practices

Jindabyne Medical Practice
Snowy Mountains Medical Centre

Industry

The major industry sectors employing residents of Jindabyne are accommodation, sports and physical reaction venues, grounds and facilities operation, cafes and restaurants, building and other industrial cleaning services, and state government administration.

Education

There are two schools in Jindabyne: Jindabyne Central School (K-12) and Snowy Mountains Grammar School (K-12).

Childcare

For young families, Jindabyne has a few facilities offering a range of family day care, long day care, before and after school and vacation care services.

Shopping

Jindabyne has a small shopping complex with a Woolworths supermarket and a wide range of specialty shops including fashion, gifts, food outlets, health and beauty stores, snow sports gear and a bakery. There is also an IGA supermarket in town.

Places of worship

There are a number of places of worship in Jindabyne including Catholic, Anglican, and Uniting churches. The nearest Buddhist temple and mosque are located in Canberra (2 hr 15 min drive).

Points of interest

In Jindabyne and the nearby Snowy Mountains, there's lots to do all year round. In winter you can enjoy the nearby snowfields, while in summer there are activities at Lake Jindabyne such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, and water-skiing. Or simply relax with some cool climate wine, good food, or a movie at the cinema. The region is also a photographer’s dream. Don’t miss the annual Snow Tunes Music Festival.

Sporting activities

Jindabyne boasts a wide range of sporting facilities including cycling, cricket, rugby union and netball. On Lake Jindabyne enjoy water sports such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing and water-skiing. There’s also snow sports and an indoor heated pool in town for winter.

Community groups and activities

In Jindabyne community groups and volunteer organisations include the Country Women’s Association, Lions Club, and Jindabyne Community Garden. See the Snowy Monaro Regional Council Community Connect page for ways to connect with the community and know what's happening across the region.

Social media groups

There are many social media pages and groups dedicated to life and sport in Jindabyne. Good places to start are the Facebook pages: Jindy Notice Board, Jindabyne Notice Board, Jindabyne Buy Swap Sell and The Monaro Post.