Penrith vs Jamisontown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,055,000 and $1,050,000. Jamisontown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jamisontown (median $1,050,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Penrith ($1,055,000). Over the past year, Penrith (+13.3%) ran 2.2 percentage points ahead of Jamisontown (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jamisontown (1016) sits above Penrith (990). Jamisontown skews owner-occupied (61%), Penrith runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
For buyers
Jamisontown is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Jamisontown delivers the better gross yield (3.27% vs 3.25%), but Penrith has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Jamisontown edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 990). Jamisontown also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Penrith or Jamisontown cheaper to buy in?
Jamisontown has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 0% below Penrith ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Penrith or Jamisontown?
Over the past 12 months, Penrith grew +13.3% vs +11.1% in Jamisontown, a gap of 2.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Penrith or Jamisontown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jamisontown scores 1016 vs 990 in Penrith. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Penrith or Jamisontown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Jamisontown vs 3.25% in Penrith. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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