Jewells

Jewells has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

By Nov 2025, Jewells's population is estimated at around 2,498. This reflects an increase of 46 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,452. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 2,472 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data release and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 838 persons per square kilometer. Jewells's 1.9% growth since census is within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area's 2.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for Jewells use ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, using growth rates by age group from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to reduce by 87 persons according to these projections. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group with a projected increase of 44 people.

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

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Jewells shows significantly less construction activity than Rest of NSW. Development levels are likewise under national averages.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Jewells may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones include Billy's Lookout, Teralba, Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, and Lorikeet Ridge Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Jewells has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%.

As of June 2025, 1,269 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction notably has employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs no local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 2.6%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.1%, labour force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jewells's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Jewells had a median income among taxpayers of $55,055 with the average level standing at $72,060. This is well above national averages and compares to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $61,997 (median) and $81,147 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank at the 47th percentile, family incomes at the 48th percentile, and personal incomes also at the 48th percentile in Jewells. Income distribution shows that 29.5% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing expenses, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Jewells is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Jewells, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted in 2016, comprised 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW which had 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Jewells stood at 46.9%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 44.2% and rented dwellings at 8.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jewells was $2,160 as of 2016, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had average mortgage repayments of $2,000 and weekly rents of $370 during this period. Nationally, Jewells's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 recorded in 2016, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same year.

Jewells features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.1% of all households, including 33.3% couples with children, 38.5% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Jewells aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 20.7%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high at 25.9%, comprising primary education (10.1%), secondary education (6.5%), and tertiary education (2.9%).

Jewells Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 275 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024). It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The school places per 100 residents ratio is 11.0, below the regional average of 14.6, indicating some students may attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Jewells shows that there are currently 19 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 22 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across all these routes amount to 481.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 181 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 68 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Jewells is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Jewells faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across all ages.

Approximately 55% (~1,384 people) have private health cover. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 10.8% of residents) and asthma (9.2%). However, 61.9% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 62.6% in Rest of NSW. Jewells has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.7% (691 people), compared to the 21.4% in Rest of NSW.

Jewells is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Jewells had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 90.7% of its population born in Australia, 95.5% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.2% of Jewells' population. Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.8%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (9.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Macedonian at 0.3% in Jewells versus 0.4% regionally, Maltese at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Welsh at 0.6% versus 0.8%.

Jewells hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Jewells's median age is 45 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 years. This makes Jewells considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Jewells, with 15.8% of its population falling within this age range, while the 55-64 age cohort is under-represented at 10.5%. The concentration of the 65-74 age group in Jewells is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 9.4% to 10.4% of Jewells's population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age cohort has declined from 16.8% to 15.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Jewells's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 45 people (59%) from 77 to 123. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.