Jinden, 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 Jinden, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Jinden |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.87544 |
| Longitude | 149.58744 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 126.2 km² |
| Elevation | 840 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 268 km south-southwest |
Jinden is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 126.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 840 m above sea level. It lies approximately 268 km south-southwest of Sydney. Jinden is located at 35.8754°S, 149.5874°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jinden sits at the confluence of rolling hills and the broad sweep of the Monaro plains. It lies 126.4 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 186°T), and is situated 44.1 km west of Moruya. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by stands of hardy gum trees that reach towards a sky that can shift from a sharp, unwavering blue to a bruised, dramatic grey within the span of an afternoon. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of wild herbs and the distant, earthy aroma of livestock. It is a place where the land itself feels ancient, its contours shaped by patient wind and persistent rain, a quiet testament to geological time.
Historically, Jinden's fortunes have been tied to the land, a familiar story across this part of New South Wales. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and reliable grazing, established sheep and cattle properties that still define the character of the surrounding countryside. The economy remains largely agricultural, a steady hum of activity rather than a clamour, with the land yielding wool, meat, and in some pockets, grains. While not a hub of industry, Jinden possesses a quiet self-reliance, a local character forged from generations of working the soil and respecting the seasons. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer a gentle murmur, a constant presence that lends a certain softness to the often-stern beauty of the terrain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jinden, 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 Jinden, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jinden includes the postcode (2622), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang 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 Jinden 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. |