Jamisontown
NSW 2750 • Greater Sydney
About Jamisontown
Jamisontown is a residential suburb located in the City of Penrith in Western Sydney, New South Wales, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 5,321. Situated just south of the Penrith CBD and bounded by the Nepean River to the west, it covers roughly 4 square kilometres of flat suburban land. The suburb blends older established homes with newer infill development and benefits from its proximity to central Penrith's full range of services.
Residents of Jamisontown enjoy easy walking or cycling access to Penrith city centre, the Nepean River Parklands, and Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The area is popular with young families and first-home buyers given its relative affordability compared to closer-in Sydney suburbs and its strong local amenity. Penrith Westfield and TAFE NSW are both within a few kilometres, and the suburb has a well-connected feel typical of the Penrith–Nepean corridor.
Jamisontown falls under postcode 2750 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 780,784,785 — Penrith CBD / St Marys 5–15 min
- Blue Mountains Coach — Penrith Station interchange 10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Penrith Station is highly accessible from Jamisontown. Opal card fares apply. M4 Smart Motorway tolls apply for car commuters.
Walking distance to Penrith CBD, train station, and riverside parks. Good footpath network in established streets. Cycling path along the Nepean River.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 MacKellar Street
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Emu Heights Public School ICSEA 1006Wedmore Rd
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Emu Plains Public School ICSEA 993Emerald St
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Leonay Public School ICSEA 1049Buring Ave
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Great Western Hwy
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49 Forbes Street
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Caloola Ave
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Penrith High School ICSEA 1186High St
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Penrith Public School ICSEA 98651 High St
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Penrith South Public School ICSEA 958Jamison Rd
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30-36 Higgins Street
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Jamison High School ICSEA 964Maxwell & Evan Sts
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Jamisontown Public School ICSEA 980Thurwood Ave
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York Public School ICSEA 973Evan St
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150 Fragar Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Jamisontown by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Jamisontown Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Jamisontown" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
55 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 234
- 2. New Zealand 85
- 3. India 73
- 4. Philippines 50
- 5. China 33
- 6. Scotland 27
- 7. Germany 25
- 8. Sri Lanka 22
- 9. Iraq 19
- 10. Ireland 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)