Overall score
Jamisontown
47.3/100
South Penrith
47.2/100
Jamisontown vs South Penrith, NSW Suburb Comparison
Jamisontown for retirees; South Penrith for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JamisontownSouth Penrith
Crime rate
Jamisontown
154.3 / 1k
South Penrith
154.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamisontown
363
South Penrith
311
Population
Jamisontown
5,321
South Penrith
12,005
Metric leadJamisontown 4South Penrith 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesJamisontown
- Best for familiesSouth Penrith
- Best for best valueSouth Penrith
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jamisontown | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 154.3 / 1k | 154.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 135 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 363 | 311 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 16 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 16.6% |
| Population | 5,321 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Jamisontown reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; South Penrith is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Jamisontown is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; South Penrith answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Penrith, while Jamisontown remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.