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

The population of Jamberoo is estimated at 1,938 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 28 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,910. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population based on the latest ABS ERP data release in June 2025 and additional validation of 16 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Jamberoo has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb is expected to grow by approximately 9% by 2041, adding around 174 persons to its population.

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

Jamberoo has minimal residential development activity, with less than 1 dwelling approval annually over the past five years (3 approvals in total). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. It should be noted that the small sample size means individual development projects can substantially influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Jamberoo has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of NSW. Development levels are also under national averages.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Springside Hill, Springside Hill Master Planned Community, South Kiama Urban Release Area, and Bombo Precinct, with the following list detailing those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Jamberoo performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Jamberoo has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 1,022 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was at 62.8%, slightly higher than the regional average of 60.5%. A high proportion of residents, 35.9%, worked from home based on Census responses. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area had a notable specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance had limited presence at 13.2% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while the labour force grew by 1.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points, according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data. This contrasted with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further insight into potential future demand within Jamberoo. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jamberoo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 indicates that Jamberoo's median income is $49,320 and average income is $76,360. This contrasts with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Projecting forward based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for Jamberoo are approximately $54,410 (median) and $84,240 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, Jamberoo's household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,131 weekly), while personal income is at the 57th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.9% of Jamberoo residents (579 individuals). Economic strength is evident with 33.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamberoo stood at 55.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Jamberoo was recorded at $498, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Jamberoo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Jamberoo features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.3% of all households, including 36.5% couples with children, 38.9% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 16.6% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Jamberoo's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 34.3% have university qualifications, compared to 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This high level positions Jamberoo well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 26.5%. Educational participation is high in Jamberoo, with 25.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jamberoo has 32 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by five distinct routes that together offer 60 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average 209 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outwards. Cars are the primary mode of transport at 91%, while 7% walk. Each dwelling averages 2.0 vehicles, surpassing regional averages.

Notably, 35.9% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency across all routes stands at approximately 8 trips daily, equating to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop.

Jamberoo's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Jamberoo, as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~1,106 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.7% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%). Notably, 66.2% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. Jamberoo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.3% (567 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Senior health outcomes are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Jamberoo, surveyed in 2016-2021, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 86.3% born there and 92.1% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 96.1%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 55.6%.

Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%. The top three parental ancestry groups were English (33.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Notably, Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.5%) and Maltese (0.9% vs regional 0.4%) were overrepresented, while Macedonian showed a similar representation to the region at 0.4%.

Jamberoo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Jamberoo has a median age of 50, which is higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and also above the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 65-74 is notably high at 16.2%, compared to Regional NSW, while those aged 25-34 are less prevalent at 7.5%. This concentration of residents aged 65-74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 8.9% to 10.7%, and those aged 15-24 have also increased from 10.3% to 12.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Jamberoo's age profile by 2041. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 44 people (31%), from 145 to 190. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 age cohorts.