East Jindabyne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Jindabyne
East Jindabyne is a lakeside locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2627. Located approximately six kilometres east of the main town of Jindabyne, the settlement sits along the eastern shores of Lake Jindabyne. Its geography is characterized by rolling alpine foothills and expansive waterfront views towards the Snowy Mountains. Demographically, the population comprises a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners, with the community experiencing seasonal fluctuations in density driven by the winter ski season and summer tourism.
The local lifestyle and economy are heavily oriented toward outdoor recreation and tourism. Residents and visitors utilize Lake Jindabyne for activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, while the proximity to the Kosciuszko National Park makes the locality a popular base for skiing, snowboarding, and bushwalking. Amenities within East Jindabyne are primarily residential and tourist-focused, including holiday accommodation, local parks, and a community hall, with more extensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services accessed in nearby Jindabyne.
Historically, the area's development is closely tied to the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectric and irrigation project undertaken between 1949 and 1974. The creation of Lake Jindabyne as part of this engineering project flooded the original site of Jindabyne, leading to the establishment of the modern townships of Jindabyne and East Jindabyne on higher ground. Consequently, the heritage of the locality is defined by the legacy of the Snowy Scheme and the subsequent evolution of the region into a major Australian alpine tourism hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,067 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.