Jamisontown vs Penrith
The verdict
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.13M in Jamisontown. Penrith rates higher for transport (91 vs 58). Penrith has a shorter estimated CBD commute (89 vs 135 min). On the separate residential safety score, Jamisontown rates higher (47 vs 12/100 in Penrith).
Scores
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 82 |
| Transport | 58 | 91 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 17,966 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,538 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Jamisontown Stable · Penrith High Growth
Property
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $703K | $608K |
| House price YoY | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 490 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 429 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 507 | 1,147 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,867 | 22,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Jamisontown · Penrith
Transport
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 149 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 135 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 75 |
| Parks | 6 | 54 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 24 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.1 km | 48.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.4 km | 49.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Jamisontown | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,321 | 17,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,424 | 20,074 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,422 | 24,627 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | 2.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jamisontown or Penrith?
Jamisontown has the higher residential safety score (Jamisontown 47/100 vs Penrith 12/100).
Which is more affordable, Jamisontown or Penrith?
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Jamisontown or Penrith?
Penrith has a higher average school ICSEA (Jamisontown 980 vs Penrith 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Jamisontown or Penrith?
Penrith has the higher transport score (Jamisontown 58/100 vs Penrith 91/100).
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