Jamisontown
NSW 2750 · Penrith
5,321 (2021) → 5,424 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jamisontown is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 50km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.13M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 49km inland. Jamisontown has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2750 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.4%), New Zealand (1.6%), India (1.37%), Philippines (0.94%), China (0.62%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.05%), Punjabi (0.71%), Urdu (0.62%), Mandarin (0.56%), Filipino (0.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Jamisontown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- Regentville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1003
- Glenmore Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 994
- Jamison High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 964
- Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1054
- Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 993
- Penrith South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 958
- York Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 973
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1058
- Surveyors Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1007
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 994
- Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1047
- Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1049
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jamisontown
Is Jamisontown safe?
Jamisontown has a residential safety score of 47/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,867 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jamisontown?
In Jamisontown, the median house price is $1.13M and the median unit price is $703K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Jamisontown from Sydney CBD?
Jamisontown is about 50.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 135 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Jamisontown?
Jamisontown has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 980 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jamisontown?
Jamisontown has a transport score of 58/100 and 30 bus stops.