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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Jamberoo is around 1,880. This figure reflects a decrease of 30 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,910. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, showing a resident population of 1,861 plus an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for Jamberoo.

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. These projections indicate that Jamberoo is expected to grow by 179 persons to the year 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 9.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Jamberoo saw less than one new dwelling approved annually between 2016 and 2020. This reflects its rural nature where development is typically driven by local housing needs rather than broader market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Jamberoo had substantially lower development levels during this period. Nationally, development levels were also higher than in Jamberoo.

Jamberoo has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Springside Hill, Springside Hill Master Planned Community, South Kiama Urban Release Area, and Bombo Precinct, as detailed below.

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

Jamberoo's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%, indicating relative employment stability over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025997 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is 64.5%, close to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses show that 35.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are 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.

However, health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 13.2% compared to 16.9% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.1% while labour force also rose by 0.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.8%. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise to 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Jamberoo's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, although this is a simple 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 ended 30 June 2023 indicates that Jamberoo's median income is $49,320 and average income is $76,360. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 for the same period. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended 30 June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,690 (median) and $83,125 (average). Census data from 2021 shows 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 residents (562 individuals). High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 33.2% of households, 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

The latest Census evaluation showed that 96.5% of dwellings in Jamberoo were houses, with the remaining 3.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamberoo stood at 55.2%, while 32.9% were mortgaged and 11.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Jamberoo was $498, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Jamberoo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Rest of 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% hold university qualifications, compared to 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. The area's highest university qualification holders are those with bachelor degrees 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 such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (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

Public transport analysis shows 32 active transport stops operating within Jamberoo. These are served by a mix of buses along five individual routes, collectively providing 60 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 7% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, above the regional average.

A high 35.9% of residents work from home, as per the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 8 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 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

Jamberoo's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 1,073 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. The most common conditions are arthritis (impacting 10.7%) and mental health issues (affecting 7.6%). Sixty-six point two percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among working-age residents are generally typical. The area has 28.8% of residents aged 65 and over (541 people), higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Jamberoo, accounting for 55.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Jamberoo compared to the rest of NSW, with 0.3% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (33.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh at 0.7% in Jamberoo compared to 0.5% regionally, Maltese at 0.9% versus 0.4%, and Macedonian at 0.4%.

Jamberoo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Jamberoo's median age is 50, which exceeds Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and is also above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 16.4% of Jamberoo's population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage but lower than the national average of 9.5%. The 25-34 cohort makes up 7.4% of Jamberoo's population. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 10.3% to 11.5%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.4%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.3% to 15.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Jamberoo's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is expected to grow by 39 people (29%), from 139 to 179. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.