Jamberoo

Population growth drivers in Jamberoo are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Jamberoo statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 1,879 people. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,910 people. The current resident population estimate of 1,861 by AreaSearch was derived from examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate an increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with the Jamberoo (SA2) expected to grow by 187 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Jamberoo is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Jamberoo has had less than one dwelling approval annually over five years. This minimal development activity reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Jamberoo's development levels are substantially lower than those in Rest of NSW and below national averages.

Jamberoo has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Jamberoo ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Jamberoo has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Employment stability has been maintained over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,000 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%, and workforce participation matches Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.2%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 0.1% and labour force remained stable at 0.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Jamberoo. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Jamberoo's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Jamberoo's median income is $49,320, with an average of $76,360. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Jamberoo are approximately $53,690 (median) and $83,125 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Jamberoo's household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,131 weekly), with personal income at the 57th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.9% of Jamberoo residents (561 individuals). Economic strength is evident through 33.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Jamberoo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 79.0% houses and 21.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamberoo was 55.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Jamberoo was $498, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Jamberoo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Jamberoo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 82.3% of all households, broken down into 36.5% couples with children, 38.9% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 16.6% and group households accounting for 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

The educational profile of Jamberoo exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Jamberoo is notably high, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares favourably to the broader SA3 area at 19.9% and the Rest of NSW at 21.3%. University graduates make up 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifiers at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 26.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.2% currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 31 active transport stops operating within Jamberoo. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 5 individual routes. Together, these routes provide 60 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 8 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trip per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Jamberoo are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Jamberoo's health indicators show below-average outcomes, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% (1,072 people), compared to 53.8% in the rest of NSW.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.7% and 7.6% of residents respectively. 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.2% in the rest of NSW. The area has 28.5% (535 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 20.9% in the rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Jamberoo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Jamberoo's population showed lower cultural diversity, with 86.3% born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 55.6%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (33.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh were similarly represented at 0.7%, Maltese were underrepresented at 0.9% (vs regional 1.3%), and Macedonian were also underrepresented at 0.4% (vs regional 1.9%).

Jamberoo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Jamberoo's median age is 50, which is higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and also above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 16.2% of Jamberoo's population, compared to Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.3%. This 65-74 concentration is higher than the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 11.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.9% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Jamberoo's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow strongly, adding 40 people (30%) from 137 to 178. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 cohorts.