Jindabyne, New South Wales facts for kids
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Jindabyne, as viewed from across Lake Jindabyne
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 Jindabyne
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,986 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2627 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) | ||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Snowy Monaro Regional Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Monaro | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Eden-Monaro | ||||||||
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Jindabyne is a town in south-east New South Wales, Australia. It sits by Lake Jindabyne, close to the Snowy Mountains. This area is part of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
Jindabyne is a very popular place for holidays all year round. It's especially busy in winter because it's near big ski resorts. These resorts are found inside Kosciuszko National Park. Some famous ones include Thredbo, Perisher, and Charlotte Pass.
The original town of Jindabyne was once located where Lake Jindabyne is now. In the 1960s, the town was moved to its current spot. This happened because the Jindabyne Dam was being built on the Snowy River. This dam was part of a huge project called the Snowy Mountains Scheme. In 2016, about 2,629 people lived in Jindabyne. The town's name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "valley."
Jindabyne is one of Australia's highest towns, sitting 918 metres above sea level. Snow often falls here during winter. Sometimes, there are big snowfalls, like in 2004 and 2005. The town is connected to other places by roads like Kosciuszko Road, the Alpine Way, and the Barry Way.
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A Glimpse into Jindabyne's Past
The first Jindabyne town is now underwater, beneath Lake Jindabyne. The town was moved to its new spot in the 1960s. This was before the Snowy River was dammed. The damming was part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. This big project started in the 1940s. Its goal was to make inland rivers flow more strongly. This helped farming with irrigation and created hydroelectricity (power from water).
The Jindabyne Dam was finished in 1967. It's a very important dam, located about 2 kilometres south-east of the new town. When the water levels in Lake Jindabyne are low, you can sometimes see parts of the old town. You might even spot the foundations of the old St Columbkille Roman Catholic Church. The area called East Jindabyne is located above where the old town used to be.
The dam's main job is to create hydropower. It is one of sixteen major dams in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. This huge project built hydroelectricity and irrigation systems. It was built in south-east Australia between 1949 and 1974. Today, it is managed by Snowy Hydro.
The new town of Jindabyne celebrated its 50th birthday on December 19, 2014. There was a big lunch and a parade through the town. Important people like General David Hurley, who was the Governor of New South Wales, attended the celebrations.
Fun Activities in Jindabyne
Jindabyne is a hub for Australia's highest ski resorts. These include Perisher, Thredbo, and Charlotte Pass. Thredbo and Perisher are about a 30-minute drive into Kosciuszko National Park. You need to pay a park entry fee (AU$29 per car per day). In winter, cars without 4WD must carry snow chains.
Jindabyne also attracts visitors in summer. Lake Jindabyne is popular for activities like fishing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Since the late 2000s, mountain biking has become a popular summer sport. This helps make the Snowy Mountains a year-round adventure spot.
The town focuses a lot on tourism. You'll find many places to rent snow sports gear. There are also lots of places to stay. Prices can go up a lot during the busy winter season. However, they are usually lower than prices at the ski resorts themselves.
Lake Jindabyne is a great place for sailing, walking, and fishing. It's one of the biggest freshwater reservoirs in New South Wales. The lake is home to Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Many people say Lake Jindabyne is one of the best places in Australia to catch trout.
The Gaden Trout Hatchery is about 10 kilometres north-west of Jindabyne. It's on the way to Perisher Ski Resort. You can take tours to see the hatchery's trout ponds. This hatchery is a main centre for breeding cold water sport fish in Australia.
You can find information about local activities and businesses using the free "Jindy Guide" mobile app.
Every year during the Easter holidays, the Lake Light Sculpture exhibition takes place. This event displays many sculptures around Lake Jindabyne. You can see sculptures like Count Paul Strzelecki in Banjo Paterson Park. There is also an Irish harp sculpture.
Who Lives in Jindabyne?
In the 2021 census, there were 2,986 people living in Jindabyne. Most people, 80.5%, were born in Australia. The next most common birthplaces were England (3.5%) and New Zealand (1.8%). About 88.6% of people spoke only English at home. When asked about religion, 58.4% said they had no religion. Catholic was the next most common at 14.4%, followed by Anglican at 11.0%.
Jindabyne's Weather
Jindabyne has an oceanic climate (Cfb). This means it has mild temperatures. The temperature changes a lot between day and night because the town is in a sheltered valley. Rainfall is low, with a bit more rain in spring and summer. Winter has less rain. Snow often falls in the region during winter and spring. However, it's usually light snow. This is because Jindabyne is on the leeward side of the mountains.
| Climate data for Cooma Airport AWS (1991–2022); 930 m AMSL; 36.29° S, 148.97° E | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 39.1 (102.4) |
38.0 (100.4) |
36.0 (96.8) |
30.0 (86.0) |
23.8 (74.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
19.7 (67.5) |
25.4 (77.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
29.3 (84.7) |
35.9 (96.6) |
37.7 (99.9) |
39.1 (102.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.6 (79.9) |
24.9 (76.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
18.2 (64.8) |
14.1 (57.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.2 (50.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
21.2 (70.2) |
24.1 (75.4) |
18.1 (64.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.9 (51.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
7.8 (46.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.1 (34.0) |
3.5 (38.3) |
6.5 (43.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
4.0 (39.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −2.2 (28.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−8.4 (16.9) |
−9.7 (14.5) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−9.4 (15.1) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 53.9 (2.12) |
51.4 (2.02) |
50.6 (1.99) |
39.4 (1.55) |
29.1 (1.15) |
39.9 (1.57) |
29.5 (1.16) |
32.2 (1.27) |
37.7 (1.48) |
47.2 (1.86) |
69.0 (2.72) |
54.3 (2.14) |
539.5 (21.24) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 12.1 | 10.7 | 11.0 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 129.7 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 39 | 43 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 60 | 57 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 47 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | 7.0 (44.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.3 (43.3) |
4.0 (39.2) |
3.1 (37.6) |
1.6 (34.9) |
0.2 (32.4) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
0.7 (33.3) |
2.1 (35.8) |
4.2 (39.6) |
5.2 (41.4) |
3.5 (38.3) |
| Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology; Cooma Airport AWS | |||||||||||||
Learning in Jindabyne
Jindabyne has two schools for students. They are Jindabyne Central School, which is a public school, and Snowy Mountains Grammar School, which is a private school.
Television and Radio
Jindabyne gets five free television networks. These include all the digital channels from Canberra. They are broadcast from Jindabyne Hill.
The available networks are ABC, SBS, Seven, WIN, and Southern Cross 10.
Snowy Mountains Television also broadcasts from the same place. It offers extra programs under a special licence.
Radio Stations in Jindabyne
Here are some of the radio stations you can listen to in Jindabyne:
- Raw FM 87.6
- 2XL 96.3 FM (commercial)
- Snow FM 97.7 FM (commercial)
- ABC South East NSW 95.5 FM
- Radio National 97.1 FM
- Monaro FM 93.9 FM (community radio)
- Racing Radio 102.7 FM
Sports Teams in Jindabyne
Jindabyne has two main local sports teams. They are the Jindabyne Bushpigs Rugby Union Club. The other team is the Snowy River Bears Rugby League club. The Bears play in the Group 16 competition.
See also
In Spanish: Jindabyne para niños
