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, as of Nov 2025, Jamisontown's estimated population is around 5669. This reflects an increase of 348 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5321. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5588 in Jun 2024 and additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1431 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Jamisontown's growth of 6.5% since 2021 exceeded its SA4 region's average of 6.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% to overall population gains in 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 from 2022 are used, with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate a population increase just below the median statistical area analysed by AreaSearch, with an expected expansion of 270 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 0.4% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Jamisontown has recorded around 20 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 103 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, 0.2 new residents arrived per year for each new home approved, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand and offering ample buyer choice while also creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost of new homes was $259,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, Jamisontown has registered approximately $2.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jamisontown shows around 63% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile of areas assessed nationally.

However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. The new development consists of 78.0% standalone homes and 22.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 186 people per dwelling approval, Jamisontown shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Jamisontown will gain approximately 24 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 likely the most relevant projects.

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Employment conditions in Jamisontown demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Jamisontown has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 3,101 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employs 1.7 times more residents than the regional level.

Professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-average employment opportunities locally. Over a year, labour force decreased by 3.8%, employment by 3.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jamisontown's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Jamisontown's income level aligns with national averages according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jamisontown is $57,536 and the average income stands at $66,924, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $62,634 (median) and $72,853 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, personal income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($873 weekly), while household income sits at the 37th percentile. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.1% of residents (1,933 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamisontown was at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 37.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jamisontown was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Jamisontown 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 less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, 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's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the 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, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 38 operational transport stops in Jamisontown. All stops serve buses, with a total of 29 routes providing 1,124 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, typically living 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service averages 160 trips across all routes, translating to about 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, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, leading that of the average SA2 area, covering about 3,027 people. Mental health issues impacted 10.2% of residents, while asthma affected 8.5%. About 66.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,082 people), higher than the 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line 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 comparable to the wider region, with 80.4% of its residents born in Australia, 88.0% being citizens, and 87.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Jamisontown, comprising 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%) populations are underrepresented in Jamisontown, while Samoan is overrepresented 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 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jamisontown has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (7.1% vs 6.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.4% vs 15.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Jamisontown's age composition changed: the 75 to 84 group increased from 5.4% to 7.1%, the 65 to 74 group decreased from 11.0% to 9.7%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By 2041, Jamisontown's age composition is projected to shift significantly. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 116% (from 130 to 282 people), with those aged 65 and above accounting for 87% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 age group (-9%) and the 0 to 4 age group (-1%).