# Jamisontown - South Penrith

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Penrith › 2750, NSW

Area: 9 km²

Larger than about 85% of similar areas, Jamisontown - South Penrith is a well-populated community with a distinct family character. It is a young area where the typical resident is 37, and nearly 20% of the population are children under 15. The neighbourhood is strongly established, with a high proportion of detached houses and a significant First Nations population. A notable trend here is the rise in people reporting no religion, which has climbed 20 percentage points since 2011.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 17,326 | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.2% | +102.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.2% | +43.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.7% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.0% | +20.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.5%, Older adults (45–64) 22.2%, Children (0–14) 19.7%, Seniors (65+) 17.2%, Youth (15–24) 12.4%

**Marital status** — Married 43.4%, Never married 37.8%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 5.5%, Separated 3.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.1% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.3%, England 3.9%, India 1.7%, New Zealand 1.5%, Philippines 0.9%, China 0.7%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, Vietnam 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 39.6%, English 37.0%, Irish 10.8%, Scottish 8.3%, Italian 3.3%, German 3.2%, Indian 2.2%, Chinese 2.1%, Dutch 1.6%, Filipino 1.5%, Greek 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 11.5% | +38.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | +5.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 83.9%, Arabic 1.0%, Mandarin 0.9%, Punjabi 0.7%, Greek 0.5%, Hindi 0.5%, Tagalog 0.4%, Cantonese 0.3%, Italian 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 34.7% | +135.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 54.2%, No religion 34.7%, Not stated 6.0%, Islam 1.7%, Hinduism 1.3%, Other religions 1.2%, Buddhism 0.9%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.3% | +17.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 14.5% | +45.1% since 2011 |
| Schools | 5 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.47 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 34 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,505 | — |
| Average school size | 501 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 979 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.3%, Year 10 30.5%, Year 9 or below 11.1%, Year 11 6.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.1%, Bachelor degree 17.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.2%, Postgraduate degree 5.8%, Certificate I / II 2.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 19.5%, Engineering & related 15.7%, Society & culture 12.5%, Health 8.8%, Education 8.2%, Architecture & building 7.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.1%, Creative arts 3.1%, Information technology 2.2%, Agriculture & environment 1.6%, Natural & physical sciences 1.6%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $843 | +33.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,756 | +32.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,091 | +36.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 19.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.1%, $650–$1,499 27.1%, Under $650 14.0%, $3,000–$3,999 11.6%, $4,000 or more 7.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.1%, $650–$1,499 34.6%, $1,500–$2,999 19.0%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.9% | +26.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.8%, Arthritis 9.4%, Asthma 9.3%, Other condition 8.2%, Diabetes 5.7%, Heart disease 4.1%, Cancer 2.7%, Lung condition 1.9%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.1%, One condition 20.6%, Two conditions 6.5%, Three or more 3.2%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.9% | -24.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.7% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.5% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.6% | -7.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 904 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 36.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $776 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,861 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.7% | — |

## Family & Households

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.8% | +15.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.0% | +17.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 56.2%, Couples without children 24.0%, One-parent families 18.8%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.6%, 1 person 25.0%, 3 people 16.6%, 4 people 15.6%, 5 people 6.7%, 6 or more 3.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +33.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,113 | +8.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 32.6% | +32.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 30.4% | -4.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 82.6% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.5% | -2.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 35.0%, Rented 32.6%, Owned outright 30.4%, Not stated 1.1%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 82.6%, Flat or apartment 9.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.5%, 4 bedrooms 26.0%, 2 bedrooms 13.3%, 5 or more 8.0%, 1 bedroom 2.0%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 65.3%, $200–$349 17.3%, $550–$749 6.9%, Under $200 6.6%, $750 or more 0.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 42.2%, $1,000–$1,799 24.9%, $3,000 or more 16.1%, Under $1,000 11.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.2% | -14.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 24.9% | +885.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.5% | -72.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 93 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.37 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,186.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 38 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 17,326 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 35,292 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 48.4%, Worked at home 24.9%, Car (passenger) 3.7%, Walked 1.2%, Train 1.1%, Bus 0.3%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 37.6%, 2 vehicles 37.0%, 3 vehicles 12.5%, 4 or more 6.7%, No vehicle 6.2%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.4% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.5% | +7.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.3% | -6.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.3% | -15.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.9%, Retail trade 9.8%, Education & training 8.7%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Manufacturing 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Professional & technical 4.2%, Other services 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Finance & insurance 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 16.3%, Clerical & administrative 16.3%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Community & personal service 11.4%, Managers 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.9%, Labourers 9.8%, Sales workers 8.5%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 5 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 972 | — |
| Population estimate | 17,749 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.9% | — |
| Businesses | 1,341 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 960 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 25.7 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.1 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 89.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 88.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 95.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 51.7% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 171 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.0% | — |

## Schools serving Jamisontown - South Penrith

34 schools, 18,503 students, average ICSEA 1,018.

By sector: Government 23, Catholic 7, Independent 4

By type: Primary 21, Secondary 9, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jamisontown Public School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 317 |
| Jamison High School | Government | Secondary | 1.2 km | 834 |
| York Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 515 |
| Glenmore Park Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 455 |
| Penrith South Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 441 |
| Surveyors Creek Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 424 |
| Regentville Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 523 |
| Caroline Chisholm College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.9 km | 1,011 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.1 km | 398 |
| Bethany Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.1 km | 540 |

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