Jamisontown - South Penrith

Jamisontown - South Penrith is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Jamisontown - South Penrith's population is around 17,823 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 497 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,326 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,589 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 108 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,975 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 51.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 717 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 2.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Jamisontown - South Penrith according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Jamisontown - South Penrith has recorded around 45 residential properties granted approval annually, with 228 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential for population growth above projections. New dwellings are developed at an average construction value of $240,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $13.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Jamisontown - South Penrith shows substantially reduced construction (57.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 79.0% standalone homes and 21.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 390 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Future projections show Jamisontown - South Penrith adding 483 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Jamisontown - South Penrith has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Winter Sports World, Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, and Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, Jamisontown - South Penrith has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Jamisontown - South Penrith possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of only 3.4%. As of December 2025, 9,240 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 29.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.7% alongside a 4.4% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate falling by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Jamisontown - South Penrith. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jamisontown - South Penrith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Jamisontown - South Penrith SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,031 and an average of $70,169 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is just above the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,350 (median) and $76,386 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Jamisontown - South Penrith cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.1% of residents (6,434 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Jamisontown - South Penrith is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Jamisontown - South Penrith, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.7% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Jamisontown - South Penrith was higher than that of Sydney metro, at 31.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (33.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,113, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Jamisontown - South Penrith's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Jamisontown - South Penrith has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 72.4% of all households, comprising 31.1% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Jamisontown - South Penrith fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.6%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 141 active transport stops operating within Jamisontown - South Penrith, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 44 individual routes, collectively providing 1,957 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 29.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 279 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Jamisontown - South Penrith is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Jamisontown - South Penrith faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is just above the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,606 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.8% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 67.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,261 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Jamisontown - South Penrith records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jamisontown - South Penrith is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.0% of its population born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 87.9% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Jamisontown - South Penrith is Christianity, which makes up 57.9% of people in the area. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Jamisontown - South Penrith are Australian, comprising 29.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 27.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 7.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Jamisontown - South Penrith (vs 1.0% regionally), Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.5%) and Lebanese at 0.7% (vs 2.6%).

Jamisontown - South Penrith's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 37, Jamisontown - South Penrith is equal to the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 7.0% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less prevalent at 14.0%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.2% to 7.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.9% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 10.5% to 9.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Jamisontown - South Penrith's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 110% (380 people), reaching 724 from 343. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 71% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.