Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Jamisontown has an estimated 5,814 residents, up 9.3% since the 2021 Census, with 62 projects tracked in the area around Jamisontown.
Updated 27 Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 50 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Jamisontown is an established residential community characterised by a strong sense of community, family-oriented atmosphere, and well-maintained residential streets balanced by a vibrant shopping district. Natural surroundings such as the nearby Nepean River complement the suburb's recreational spaces, sports fields, beautiful parks, schools, and local businesses. Demographically, the area exhibits a fairly standard age composition featuring a large proportion of lone person households alongside a prominent renting population and strong apartment presence.
As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population of the suburb of Jamisontown stands at approximately 5,814 based on AreaSearch analysis of annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address file updates. This represents an above-average growth since Census of 493 people (9.3%) compared to the 5,321 people counted at the 2021 Census. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modeling indicates limited expansion patterns for the suburb over the coming decades.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,814 in 2006 and 5,796 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 5,814 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.1%.
Jamisontown ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 71st for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Jamisontown is $569 a week, up 5.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 28% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.6%.
28% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $427 in 2017, $617 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $356 in 2017, $524 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dent Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $1,182,500 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 58 Anakai Drive, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $1,075,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8/15 Preston Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $470,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 88 Glenbrook Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $1,021,500 | 10 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Henderson Crescent, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $1,000,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7/76 McNaughton Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $863,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 11/13 Regentville Road, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $560,000 | 26 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 6 Fairfield Place, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $1,075,000 | 24 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 8/39 Preston Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $750,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 6/9 Dent Street, Jamisontown NSW 2750 | $570,500 | 24 Jul 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 46 residential sales recorded since 12 Mar 2026 (the latest settled 17 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 46, houses and units together, was $1,000,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $569 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.14m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $555k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,000,000 | Median of the 46 most recent residential sales, settled 12 Mar 2026 to 17 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $617 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $524 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +2.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Penrith | $636 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Penrith, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 77 tracked applications: 57 approved, 9 under assessment, 11 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 62 projects in and around Jamisontown, 23 of them under construction.
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic…
The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is a 309 million dollar NSW Government project transforming the home ground of the Penrith Panthers into…
A more than $1 billion expansion of Nepean Hospital at Kingswood in Western Sydney, delivered in two stages by Health Infrastructure NSW…
Residential development providing modern apartments close to Penrith city centre with access to shopping, dining and transport options.
A $200 million luxury mixed-use development by James Place Group featuring 173 architecturally crafted homes including apartments, terrace…
The NSW and Australian governments are upgrading and widening Mulgoa Road between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street (Stage 2) to support…
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the…
Mixed-use development approved by the Penrith Local Planning Panel on 19 April 2023 (DA21/0968).
Completed lakeside residential development by Stockland featuring 694 high-density dwellings across 53.3 hectares.
A seven-storey, 140-room Hilton Garden Inn medi-hotel at 28-32 Somerset Street, Kingswood, in the Nepean Health Hub opposite Nepean…
Proposed mixed-use development adjacent to Westfield Penrith featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and ground floor retail.
A landmark mixed-use development by Urban Property Group featuring two towers.
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Estimated completion year of the 33 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 8, 2027 8, 2028 7, 2029 2, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 6 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 77 substantial development applications lodged in and around Jamisontown over the past 5 years, 38 in the last 12 months; 9 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 10, 2023 8, 2024 10, 2025 9, 2026 (to Oct) 37.
Key application 5 Abel Street, Jamisontown Commercial | $13m | 1 dwelling | 3 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 77 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 38 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 57 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Jamisontown include: Winter Sports World (Construction); Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street (Planning); Penrith Stadium Redevelopment (Construction); Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road Corridor Upgrade (Major Project); and Nepean Hospital Redevelopment (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Jamisontown spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
The suburb of Jamisontown ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Jamisontown among the top 29% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Jamisontown area has seen 40 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Jamisontown's current population of 5,814 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Jamisontown has seen 0.45 approvals per 100 people in recent years, compared to 0.62 approvals in the broader region. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 131 people in the suburb of Jamisontown, compared to one for every 165 in the broader region.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Jamisontown's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 17, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Jamisontown has grown by approximately 982 people, while 86 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 11.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,814 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,469 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 60th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,321 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 493 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.96 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Jamisontown was estimated to be approximately 5,814 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 5,796 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Jamisontown has added approximately 493 people and shown a 9.27% increase from the 5,321 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Jamisontown is estimated at 1,468 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Jamisontown has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Jamisontown is driven by: Overseas migration (51.0%), Natural increase (49.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 51.0% of overall population gains.
Jamisontown's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 17.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Jamisontown at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Jamisontown is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and similarly aligned with equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Jamisontown compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 6.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Jamisontown compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 13.7% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Jamisontown is broadly in line with the Greater Sydney region.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.7% of the population in the suburb of Jamisontown as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.8% of the population in the suburb of Jamisontown as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $57,536 a year | ATO FY-23, annual | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $66,924 a year | ATO FY-23, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,538 | 2021 Census, weekly | 37th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $873 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,026 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 21.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Jamisontown is approximately $63,474. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded a median of $57,536.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Jamisontown is approximately $73,831. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded an average of $66,924.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Jamisontown is approximately $63,474 compared to $67,093 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $57,536 and $60,817 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Jamisontown is approximately $73,831 compared to $91,569 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $66,924 and $83,003 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the income bracket containing the largest proportion (~34.1% / 1,982 persons) of the suburb of Jamisontown's population is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest income cohort in the suburb of Jamisontown is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.1% of the population. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its population, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Jamisontown is $1,538/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Jamisontown is $2,026/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Jamisontown is $873/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the suburb of Jamisontown is approximately average nationally, with the median assessed at $57,536 while the average income stands at $66,924. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,474 (median) and $73,831 (average) as of March 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Jamisontown is $5,423 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Jamisontown's disposable income is $5,423 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Jamisontown shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 69.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,320 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,281 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,402 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Jamisontown has approximately 3,320 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.4%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Jamisontown stands at 2.4%, which is 1.7 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Jamisontown is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are construction (14.3% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.1%), and retail trade (10.6%). Other significant employers include education & training and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Jamisontown has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Jamisontown is 69.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to the broader region.
The suburb of Jamisontown shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 14.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% regionally. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Jamisontown's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 5.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Jamisontown: university qualifications 16.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 983.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 42.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
16.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Jamisontown have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in the broader region.
42.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Jamisontown have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% regionally.
The suburb of Jamisontown ranks in the 35th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Jamisontown are: Certificate (30.1%), Bachelor Degree (11.2%), Advanced Diploma (11.1%).
27.6% of the population in the suburb of Jamisontown is currently engaged in formal education, with 10.3% in primary school, 7.1% in secondary school, 3.7% at university.
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Jamisontown is 983, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Jamisontown, with a combined enrollment of approximately 332 students.
The suburb of Jamisontown includes 1 primary school.
Jamisontown features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 33.6% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 25.0% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.5% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,172 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,373 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 63.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Jamisontown had 2,172 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.3% to an estimated 2,373 households today.
The median household size in the suburb of Jamisontown is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 63.6% of all households. The remaining households consist of lone person households (33.6%), group households (2.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Among the 1,381 family households, 25.0% are couples with children, 23.5% are couples without children at home, and 14.3% are single parent families. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Jamisontown shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 33.6% (versus 23.2% regionally). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 63.6% compared to the regional 72.6%. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Jamisontown have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 39.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.6% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 33.6% of all households in the suburb of Jamisontown, higher than the regional average of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.7% of households, well below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This low rate suggests limited student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 19.6% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 87.8% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.0% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
Jamisontown was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.4% of its population born in Australia, 88.0% being citizens, and 87.8% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Jamisontown was found to be Christianity, which makes up 59.3% of people in Jamisontown. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Jamisontown are English, comprising 27.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 27.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.4% of Jamisontown (vs 0.3% regionally), Maltese at 1.4% (vs 1.0%) and Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
19.6% of the suburb of Jamisontown population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% regionally.
12.2% of the population in the suburb of Jamisontown speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in the wider region.
3.1% of the suburb of Jamisontown population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in the region.
88.0% of the suburb of Jamisontown population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in the wider region.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Jamisontown displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 37.9% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 29.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 64.1% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.5% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Jamisontown, 29.6% of homes are owned outright, 32.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 37.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 64.1% of dwellings in the suburb of Jamisontown are houses.
In the suburb of Jamisontown, 26.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 9.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Jamisontown stands at 29.6%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Jamisontown is $1,950, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Jamisontown is $1,241, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Jamisontown, households with mortgages typically spend 29.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Jamisontown is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Jamisontown shows mortgage holders spending 29.3% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% regionally), while renters spend 24.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% regionally).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Jamisontown consists of 64.1% detached houses, 9.9% semi-detached dwellings, 26.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Jamisontown consumes approximately 18.6% of median household income ($6,660 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Jamisontown show attached dwellings contributing 29% of approvals compared to 36% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 71% of applications versus 64% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Jamisontown is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.4% | ATO FY 2023, private health cover | 52nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.4% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.3% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
Around 53.4% of people in the suburb of Jamisontown are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.9% in the broader region of Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Jamisontown, 5.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. This figure is slightly different from the regional average, where 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.5% of people in the suburb of Jamisontown are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.4% of the suburb of Jamisontown population, while in the surrounding region, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.7% of people in the suburb of Jamisontown have heart disease. Across the region of Greater Sydney, 3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Jamisontown, 53.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.9%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 60 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 60th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 40 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 35th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,071 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 36th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 145 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 30 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 30.2% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 40 public transport stops within the suburb of Jamisontown.
The suburb of Jamisontown has 1,071 weekly trips across 30 routes, averaging 153 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 158 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 391 m away and the nearest GP 782 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 40 stops nearby (40 bus), 1,071 weekly trips, access rating 60 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 66 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 66th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 391 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 704 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 782 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 842 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 843 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 909 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Jamisontown among the top 29% of areas assessed nationwide.
Jamisontown has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 7% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Jamisontown's established property market has recorded 126 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 90% residential, 10% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
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.
Jamisontown's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Jamisontown shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions.
Education in Jamisontown: university qualifications 16.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 983.
Jamisontown features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Jamisontown is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Jamisontown has an estimated 5,814 residents, up 9.3% since the 2021 Census, with 62 projects tracked in the area around Jamisontown.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-23 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 27 Aug 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Jamisontown.
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2023 and projects to Jul 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 28 Aug 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12009). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2025) and income (FY 2023). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Jamisontown from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Jamisontown with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.