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 November 2025, the estimated population of Jamberoo is around 1,832 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 78 individuals from the 2021 Census total of 1,910 residents. The current resident population estimate of 1,825 comes from AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and subsequent address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 31 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind Jamberoo's recent population growth.

AreaSearch employs projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. These projections indicate that Jamberoo's population is expected to increase by around 187 persons by the year 2041, reflecting an approximate growth rate of 12.5% over the course of those 17 years.

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

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Jamberoo has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW. The development pattern in Jamberoo is also well below national averages.

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

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Jamberoo significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Jamberoo has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 991 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is on par with Rest of NSW at 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Notably, professional & technical services employ a disproportionately high share of workers, at 1.9 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 13.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area may offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the disparity between Census working population and resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 0.7%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, keeping unemployment broadly stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a rise in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Jamberoo's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations from national projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Jamberoo's median income was $49,320 and average income was $76,360. This is higher than Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,539 (median) and $85,989 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows Jamberoo's household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,131 weekly) and personal income at the 57th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 29.9% of residents (547 people), aligning with surrounding regions. Notably, 33.2% of residents earn over $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income. Jamberoo'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), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 76.0% houses and 24.0% 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 Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Jamberoo was $498, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 82.3% of all households, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Rest of NSW average.

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 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to 19.9% in the broader SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (26.5%).

Educational participation is high, 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. Jamberoo Public School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 135 students as of a recent count. The school's ICSEA value is 1043, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary school in Jamberoo, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.4, below the regional average of 14.2, suggesting some students may attend schools outside the immediate area.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Jamberoo shows that there are currently 28 operational transport stops. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with five different routes serving the area. In total, these routes provide sixty weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Jamberoo is considered good, with residents typically located approximately two hundred nine meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are eight trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly two weekly trips 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 shows below-average health outcomes with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to average. Private health cover stands at approximately 57% (~1,045 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 52.7%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%). A total of 66.2% declare no medical ailments, slightly above Rest of NSW's 65.2%. Jamberoo has a higher percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.5% (522 people) compared to Rest of NSW's 20.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming 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 and 92.1% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.1%. Christianity dominated religiously at 55.6%, while Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 0.1%.

Ancestry wise, the top three groups were English (33.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Notably, Welsh (0.7%) and Maltese (0.9%) were overrepresented, while Macedonian was underrepresented at 0.4% compared to regional figures.

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 above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 16.2% of Jamberoo's population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage but lower than the national average of 9.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 7.3% of Jamberoo's population. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 11.6%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.0%. However, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Jamberoo's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 44 people (33%), increasing from 133 to 178. Conversely, population declines are expected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.