Jamisontown

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

As of Nov 2025, Jamisontown's population is estimated at around 5,466 people. This reflects a growth of 145 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,321. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and resident population estimates based on ABS ERP data released in Jun 2024. This results in a population density ratio of 1,380 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jamisontown's growth rate of 2.7% since the Census is within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region's 5.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to expand by around 286 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 4.5% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Jamisontown recorded approximately 16 residential properties granted approval annually. Around 80 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional seven approved in FY-26. On average, 0.2 new residents per year arrived per new home during this period.

This suggests new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost of new homes was $259,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year, Jamisontown has registered around $2.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting a predominantly residential focus compared to Greater Sydney. However, Jamisontown shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 51% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

New development consists of 79% standalone homes and 21% attached dwellings, sustaining Jamisontown's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The area has around 284 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density characteristics. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates Jamisontown is expected to grow by approximately 243 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Winter Sports World, Mulgoa Road Upgrade from Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, and Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road Corridor Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Jamisontown shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Jamisontown has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 3,165 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Jamisontown is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employs a higher share of local workers, at 1.7 times the regional level, compared to professional & technical services which employ just 4.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates above-average employment opportunities locally. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, Jamisontown's labour force decreased by 2.0%, with employment decreasing by the same percentage, leaving unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and the labour force grow by 2.9%, with a slight increase in unemployment of 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Jamisontown's specific employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

Jamisontown's median income among taxpayers was $57,536 in financial year 2022. Its average income stood at $66,924 during the same period. Comparing these figures with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 shows Jamisontown has slightly higher incomes nationally. By September 2025, current estimates project Jamisontown's median income to be approximately $64,791 and its average income to reach around $75,363, accounting for a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($873 weekly), while household income sits at the 37th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.1% of residents (1,863 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which aligns with regional trends where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Jamisontown, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Jamisontown displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Jamisontown's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 64.1% houses and 35.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamisontown stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 37.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Jamisontown's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Jamisontown features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.6% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.6%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (30.1%).

Educational participation is high at 27.6%, including 10.3% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. Jamisontown Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 332 students. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 6.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 28 active stops operating in Jamisontown, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, collectively offering 1,150 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 164 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 41 weekly trips per stop.

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

Jamisontown faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 53%, covering around 2918 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.2% and 8.5% of residents respectively. About 66.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.1%, with around 1044 people falling into this category, compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Jamisontown 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's cultural diversity is roughly aligned with the wider region, as evidenced by its population statistics: 80.4% born in Australia, 88.0% citizens, and 87.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Jamisontown, practiced by 59.3%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 57.9%. The top three ancestry groups are English (27.8%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%) and Maltese (1.4% vs regional 2.9%) are overrepresented in Jamisontown, while Samoan is underrepresented at 0.5% compared to the region's 0.6%.

Jamisontown's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Jamisontown is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jamisontown has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (7.1%) but fewer individuals aged 35-44 (13.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 5.4% to 7.1%, while those aged 65-74 decreased from 11.0% to 9.7% and those aged 5-14 dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By the year 2041, Jamisontown's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 128%, reaching 287 people from 125. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 76% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 15-24.