NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council
Jindera, 2642
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Greater Hume Shire, Jindera combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
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
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 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)
- 130
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 55
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · 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
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · 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
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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 structure15 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development18 ROSLER STREET JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 WAGNER DRIVE JINDERA 2642On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; General industry18 JARICK WAY JINDERA 2642Under Assessment
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
69 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).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 63.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 535th in Australia
- State rank
- 201st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #12 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #27 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Fire & Ice TrainingamenitiesUrana Streetfitness_centre
- Fox & Brewamenities92A Urana Street, Jinderacafe
- Hume Bankamenitiesatm
- Hume Bankamenitiesbank
- IGA LiquoramenitiesCnr Creek Street & Urana Road, Jinderaalcohol
- IGA plus LiquoramenitiesCnr Creek Street & Urana Road, Jinderasupermarket
- Jindera Bakery CafeamenitiesUrana Streetcafe
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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