Side by sideSuburb comparison

Penrith Plaza vs Jamisontown.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Jamisontown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jamisontown (1016) sits above Penrith Plaza (995).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Jamisontown edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 995).

Common questionsPenrith Plaza vs Jamisontown

Common questions

Does Penrith Plaza or Jamisontown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jamisontown scores 1016 vs 995 in Penrith Plaza. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Penrith Plaza
Metric
Jamisontown

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
61.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
49,204
Population
5,321
37
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
995
Avg ICSEA
1016

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).