Jamisontown - South Penrith · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Jamisontown - South Penrith

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 82.6% of all homes in Jamisontown - South Penrith, making it a detached-dwelling hub. The area is characterised by large family homes, with 83.5% of properties having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the New South Wales average of 68.6%.

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📍 Jamisontown - South Penrith, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Jamisontown - South Penrith sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +33.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Jamisontown - South Penrith — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Jamisontown - South Penrith$400
2750, NSW $390
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most areas, though this figure rose by $100 since 2011. Monthly home loan payments are also higher than most areas, usually costing $2,113.

$400 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,113 ▲ +8.4%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,952
  • 2021: $2,113

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Jamisontown - South Penrith, $350–$549 is the majority at 68%; $200–$349 is next at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Jamisontown - South Penrith, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting has become more common here, rising 8.0 percentage points since 2011 to reach 32.6% of households. This is a little above the national figure of 30.6%, while 30.4% of residents own their homes outright.

32.6% ▲ +32.3%

Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 24.7%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 32.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.4% ▼ -4.3%

Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 31.8%
  • 2016: 31.8%
  • 2021: 30.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Jamisontown - South Penrith splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (33%), with Owned outright at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are generally larger than in other areas, with 83.5% having three or more bedrooms. While the typical number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011, it remains at 0.80.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

82.6% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 84.6%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 82.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.5% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.3%
  • 2016: 83.5%
  • 2021: 83.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Jamisontown - South Penrith, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Jamisontown - South Penrith, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Jamisontown - South Penrith [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/124031461/jamisontown-south-penrith/topic/housing-dwellings