Jamisontown - South Penrith

The community is younger than the state and national averages, and it has a First Nations population of 5.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas. While children make up a higher share of the population than usual, the proportion of seniors has risen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011.

This area is less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 18.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for 83.9% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 11.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 34.7% report no religion. This latter group has seen a sharp increase since 2011, rising by 20 percentage points.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 46.3%, though this has improved since 2011.

Typical household income sits at $1,756 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical personal incomes are consistent with the state average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 11 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a higher rate than the state average.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of people participating. However, 27.5% of residents provide unpaid childcare, a figure slightly above the national average.

Home to 904 First Nations people, the area has a younger First Nations population than the national average. Personal income for this group is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is lower than both the state and nation.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. The area has a much higher proportion of one-parent families than most similar areas, at 18.8%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 83.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Renting is more common than usual, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is higher than in most similar areas.

A huge 24.9% of people work from home, a figure well above the national average. While public transport stops are numerous and close to homes, only 1.5% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the state.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work. Many of these residents work in construction, health care, or retail, and 57.3% are employed full-time.

The area has a significant business presence with 1,341 companies. However, it ranks lower than 60% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage and job skills.

The area experiences higher maximum temperatures than most similar areas. Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, totaling 960mm.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a short stroll of a park or public transport. Most residents can also walk to groceries and schools within 15 minutes, far exceeding the state average.