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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, Jamisontown's estimated population is around 5,669 as of February 2026. This reflects a growth of 348 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,321. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 5,588 residents in June 2024, following examination of ABS ERP data release and validation of 82 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,431 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Jamisontown's growth rate of 6.5% since census is close to the state average of 7.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with Jamisontown expected to expand by 274 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Jamisontown has recorded approximately 20 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 103 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 0.2 new residents per year arrive for each new home built over these years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction cost of new homes is $259,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year, Jamisontown has registered approximately $2.1 million in commercial approvals, predominantly focused on residential development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jamisontown shows around 62% of the construction activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 71st percentile of areas assessed for development activity. Recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. New developments consist of approximately 76.0% standalone homes and 24.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Jamisontown's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 183 people per dwelling approval, Jamisontown is characterized as a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Jamisontown is projected to gain approximately 193 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Winter Sports World, Mulgoa Road Upgrade from Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Penrith Stadium Redevelopment, and Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road Corridor Upgrade. These are considered key 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 December 2025, 3,054 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Jamisontown is somewhat below standard at 66.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 30.2% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employs a high share of local workers, at 1.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates above-average employment opportunities locally. Between December 2024 and November 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.6%, while employment fell by 4.3% in Jamisontown, leading to a slight drop in unemployment. In Greater Sydney during this period, employment rose by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jamisontown's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023. The average income stood at $66,924 during the same period. These figures are comparable to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest Jamisontown's median income will be approximately $62,634 and average income around $72,853, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86%. According to the 2021 Census, personal income in Jamisontown ranks at the 63rd percentile ($873 weekly), while household income is at the 37th percentile. The majority of residents (34.1%, or 1,933 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, a proportion similar to the regional average of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Jamisontown, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.

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

Jamisontown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.1% houses and 35.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamisontown was at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented dwellings at 37.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Jamisontown was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (30.1%). Educational participation is high, with 27.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.3%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Jamisontown indicates that there are currently 38 operational transport stops serving the area. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes, with a total of 29 individual routes providing service to the community. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,124. The accessibility of public transportation in Jamisontown is deemed excellent, with residents on average located approximately 159 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 86% of residents, while train use stands at 6%.

On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Jamisontown. According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents, specifically 30.2%, work from home, which may be partly attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 160 trips per day, translating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~3,027 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues impact 10.2% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.5%. A total of 66.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,105 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 in line with the wider region's average. As of 2016, approximately 80.4% of its population was born in Australia, 88.0% were citizens, and 87.8% spoke English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Jamisontown, with 59.3% of people identifying as such, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.8%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (8.3%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) and Maltese (1.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Jamisontown compared to the regional averages of 0.3% and 1.0%, respectively.

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 proportion of residents aged 75-84 (7.4%) but fewer individuals aged 35-44 (13.8%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the percentage of Jamisontown's population aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.4% to 7.4%, while the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 decreased from 11.0% to 9.6%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals aged 5 to 14 dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. By 2041, Jamisontown is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The group aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 103%, reaching 287 people from 141. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall demographic shift, with those aged 65 and above comprising 74% of projected population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 years.