Jamisontown

NSW 2750 · Penrith

5,321 (2021) → 5,424 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,321

Population

$1.05M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Jamisontown is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 50km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 57/100, 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 46/100.

50.4 km

To Sydney CBD

49.1 km

To coast

$650/wk

Median rent (house)

2.5 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,321

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825

Median household income (weekly)$1,538

vs NSW median-16.9%

Bachelor degree or higher24.4%

Born in Australia75.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,391 / 565 / 215

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

$1.05M+12.9%

Median house (2025)

$643K+8.4%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $550 wk

Rental yield (house)3.2%

Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling282/100k

Steal from dwelling282/100k

Motor vehicle theft244/100k

Domestic assault545/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 561 (all categories, latest year)10,543 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Jamisontown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986

Nearby (within 10km)

Regentville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1011
Glenmore Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1008
Jamison High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 969
Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1053
Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1000
Penrith South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 958
York Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 980
Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1045
Surveyors Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1023
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 997
Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1051
Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1038

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

30Bus

CBD commute (est.)163 min (bus)

Nearest train stationEmu Plains (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C

Summer max

17.6°C

Winter max

730mm

Rainfall/yr

7.2h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

110 in suburbSupermarkets

3616 in suburbCafes/Rest.

266 in suburbParks

216 in suburbPlaygrounds

883 in suburbPools

216 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

281 in suburbGPs

132 in suburbPharmacies

252 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

2232 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (3.5 km)

Nearest vet1.4 km

Nearest airportWestern Sydney (13.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.48%

Projected population 20415,422

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Penrith

Regentville$1.19M72transport South Penrith$1.17M64transport Glenmore Park$1.19M57transport Emu Plains$1.22M91transport Penrith$1.15M91transport Leonay$1.35M72transport

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Frequently asked questions about Jamisontown

Is Jamisontown safe?

Jamisontown has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 10,543 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Jamisontown?

In Jamisontown, the median house price is $1.05M and the median unit price is $643K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Jamisontown from Sydney CBD?

Jamisontown is about 50.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 163 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Jamisontown?

Jamisontown has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Jamisontown?

Jamisontown has a transport score of 57/100 and 30 bus stops.