Kalkite
NSW 2627 • New South Wales
About Kalkite
Kalkite is a small lakeside locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, nestled on the shores of Lake Jindabyne at an elevation of around 900 metres. With a population of approximately 294 residents across 25 square kilometres, Kalkite sits just a few kilometres north of Jindabyne township and enjoys breathtaking views of the Snowy Mountains. The locality has historically attracted workers associated with the Snowy Hydro scheme and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the region's alpine beauty.
Kalkite's lifestyle is defined by four-season outdoor living — skiing at Thredbo and Perisher in winter, and hiking, fishing, and water sports on Lake Jindabyne in summer. Jindabyne township, just minutes away, provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a vibrant tourism precinct. The community is a mix of permanent residents and holiday-home owners who cherish the lake, the national park, and the clean mountain air that this part of the Snowy Mountains delivers year-round.
Kalkite falls under postcode 2627 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Murrays/regional coaches — Canberra (via Cooma) 2h 30min
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Monaro Highway connects to Cooma and then Canberra; nearest airports at Cooma (seasonal) or Canberra
Rural alpine locality; a car is essential, though Jindabyne's town centre is a short drive away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Park Rd
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Poley Cow Lane
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kalkite by offence type, year and trend.
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