Jindabyne, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Jindabyne, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Jindabyne |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.43881 |
| Longitude | 148.60856 |
| Population | 6,547 |
| Density | 58.4 /km² |
| Area | 112.2 km² |
| Elevation | 940 m |
| Postcode | 2627 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 371 km southwest |
Jindabyne is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,547. The locality covers an area of 112.2 km², giving a population density of about 58.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 940 m above sea level. It lies approximately 371 km southwest of Sydney. Jindabyne is located at 36.4388°S, 148.6086°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2627. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jindabyne rests in a high valley, its horizons drawn by the stoic shoulders of the Snowy Mountains. It lies 157.6 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 103°T), and is situated 6.0 km west-south-west of East Jindabyne. The air here carries a keen edge, a crispness that speaks of altitude and the vast, undulating country that surrounds it, a mosaic of scrubby plains, hardy eucalypt forests, and the distant, formidable peaks that wear their snow crowns like ancient kings. The town itself, a collection of weathered roofs and sturdy structures, seems to hold its breath against the prevailing winds, its streets often quiet save for the rumble of a passing vehicle or the distant bleating of sheep carried on the breeze. Even in the midday sun, a certain coolness lingers, a promise of the frost that will soon paint the grasses in the early morning light.
This is a place shaped by water and ambition, a landscape that has seen the relentless drive to harness its power. The vast, blue expanse of Lake Jindabyne, an artificial heart beating at the centre of the region, dominates the local economy, a playground for anglers and water sports enthusiasts, its shores often dotted with the colourful sails of yachts and the gleam of fishing lures. The town's history is intrinsically linked to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, a monumental feat of engineering that transformed the valley and brought a surge of prosperity, attracting a diverse workforce that left its mark on Jindabyne’s character. Today, while tourism remains a vital artery, the echoes of that grand undertaking still resonate, a reminder of the human will that reshaped this rugged terrain for the benefit of a nation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jindabyne, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Jindabyne, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jindabyne includes the postcode (2627), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jindabyne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |