Average rent in Jamisontown - South Penrith, NSW2026

Jamisontown - South Penrith is part of the Penrith council area and sits 49km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 17,326 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,326

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
49 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Penrith

Renting in Jamisontown - South Penrith

Jamisontown - South Penrith runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $400/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (65% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 33% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (83%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 37 and a population around 17,326. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 18% of residents were born overseas. Jamisontown - South Penrith is 49km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Jamisontown - South Penrith?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Jamisontown - South Penrith, NSW was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Jamisontown - South Penrith rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Jamisontown - South Penrith came in at $400 — 6% below. Jamisontown - South Penrith sits 49km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Jamisontown - South Penrith have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Jamisontown - South Penrith's $400/week (ABS 2021): Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. On the higher end, you've got The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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