NSW 2747 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Jordan Springs

Youth defines Jordan Springs more than price: the median age is 30, which is 10 years below the national benchmark, while household income sits in the 92.1 percentile. The suburb has 11,772 residents across 9.73 sqkm, shaped by new-estate growth rather than the older urban pattern of nearby Penrith and Cranebrook. Detached housing dominates at 90.3% and 57.8% of homes carry a mortgage, so local life is heavily tied to young families upgrading into larger houses. That matters because high incomes help absorb the $955,000 median house price, but car dependence and ongoing construction still shape day-to-day convenience.

Jordan Springs urban fabric map

Population

11,772

Median Age

30.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$2,484/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

63

Median House

$955K

2024-2025 (PSI derived)

9.73 km²· 1,209.9 people/km²· Family income $2,548/wk

Jordan Springs suits buyers prioritising space, with 90.3% separate houses and 77.7% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms. The $955,000 median house price is supported by a high household income profile in the 92.1 percentile, and mortgage costs at $2,600 per month represent 24.2% of income, below common stress thresholds. Prices are not flat: the sales series rose from $907,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025, a 10.2% lift. Buyers get newer, larger stock compared with denser Penrith options, but the trade-off is 91.1% car-driver commuting.

For Buyers

Jordan Springs suits buyers prioritising space, with 90.3% separate houses and 77.7% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms. The $955,000 median house price is supported by a high household income profile in the 92.1 percentile, and mortgage costs at $2,600 per month represent 24.2% of income, below common stress thresholds. Prices are not flat: the sales series rose from $907,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025, a 10.2% lift. Buyers get newer, larger stock compared with denser Penrith options, but the trade-off is 91.1% car-driver commuting.

For Investors

Investor demand is underpinned by a sizeable renter pool: 34.4% of households rent, compared with 57.8% paying a mortgage and 7.8% owned outright. Median rent is $530 per week, while the vacancy rate is 3.8%, so leasing conditions are not as tight as in lower-vacancy markets. The stronger angle is growth: rent growth has been 51.4% and there were 68 development applications in 12 months, showing active dwelling churn. Balanced migration adds depth, with average annual net internal migration of 153 people and net overseas migration of 122.

Development Activity

Total DAs

321

Last 12 Months

63

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

+8.6%

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Commercial / Industrial
38
Swimming Pool / Spa
28
Renovation / Extension
19
New Dwelling
18
Change of Use
3
Multi-Dwelling / Townhouse
3
Garage / Carport / Shed
3
Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling
3

Schools in Jordan Springs iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged

Jordan Springs Public School

ICSEA 1017 Primary Government

K-6 · 1119 students

Demographics

Jordan Springs is young, educated and internationally linked. The median age of 30 is 10 years below the national benchmark, while university attainment is 41.6%, or 11.5 percentage points above national levels. Overseas-born residents make up 32.7%, also 11.1 points above national, and average household size is 3.2, or 0.7 higher. English ancestry is the largest listed group at 2,912 people, followed by Indian at 1,537 and Filipino at 861. Punjabi, Hindi and Gujarati speakers reflect family migration and explain the strong household formation profile.

Age Distribution

0-14
29.5%
15-24
10.7%
25-44
40.7%
45-64
14.2%
65+
4.8%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
0.9%
2 bed
6.4%
3 bed
15.1%
4+ bed
77.7%

Dwelling Structure

90.3%

Houses

4.3%

Townhouse

5.3%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 7.8% Mortgage 57.8% Rent 34.4%

Housing in Jordan Springs is concentrated in new detached family stock rather than apartments. Separate houses account for 90.3% of dwellings, far above apartments at 5.3% and semi-detached homes at 4.3%. Ownership is still mortgage-led, with 57.8% mortgaged, 34.4% renting and only 7.8% owned outright, which is typical of a young estate. The $955,000 median house price equates to about 7.4 times annual household income, while the 2025 price series peaked at $1,000,000 after a 10.2% rise from 2024. Compared with older Penrith housing, the appeal is larger, newer homes.

Median House Price Trend

Source: State Valuer-General

Mortgage / mo

$2,600

Rent / wk

$530

HH Size

3.2

Personal Income / wk

$1,100

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

3.8%

Unoccupied

140

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

21.3%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

24.2%

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Punjabi
288
Hindi
186
Guj
157
Malayalam
71
Mandarin
70
Urdu
59

Ancestry

English
2,912
Other
2,131
Indian
1,537
Filipino
861
Irish
655
Scottish
594

Household Composition

15.2%

Couples, no children

10,712

Total families

Economy & Employment

The local workforce ranks well on resources but is not uniformly high-status. Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.1% and 797 workers, followed by Public Admin at 9.9%, Education at 9.4%, Construction at 9.4% and Retail at 8.0%. Professionals lead occupations with 1,316 people, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 946 and Managers at 791. Employment is strong, with a 71.5% full-time rate, 67.2% participation and 4.1% unemployment. SEIFA shows the nuance: IER is decile 10 and IRSAD decile 8, but IEO is decile 6 because the occupational base still includes drivers, trades and service roles.

Unemployment

1.9%

Labour Force

8,866

Unemployed

165

Quarterly Trend

Jun-24 Dec-25

Source: SALM Dec-25

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Overall advantage
8
Disadvantage
8
Economic resources
10
Education & occupation
6

Full-time

71.5%

Part-time

24.4%

Participation

67.2%

Employed

5,342

Occupations

Professionals 1,316
Clerical/Admin 946
Managers 791
Community/Personal 753
Machinery/Drivers 603
Sales 478
Labourers 409

Top Industries

Healthcare 19.1%
Public Admin 9.9%
Education 9.4%
Construction 9.4%
Retail 8.0%

University

41.6%

Postgraduate

12.7%

Born Overseas

32.7%

Dwellings

3,564

Transport to Work

Livability is strongest for households that drive and want a local primary school base. Car-driver commuting is 91.1%, far above public transport at 2.8% and walking or cycling at 0.8%, so convenience depends heavily on road access and household vehicles. Education is local but limited in count: Jordan Springs Public School is a Government primary with 1,119 enrolments and ICSEA 1017. The social setting ranks well, with IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 8, which supports amenity demand. Because the suburb is young and still building out, daily comfort improves as services catch up with population.

Drive

91.1%

Public Transport

2.8%

Walk / Cycle

0.8%

Work from Home

N/A

Population Forecast

+5.39%/yr

(+840 people/yr)

High Growth

Jordan Springs is on a high-growth path because it is still absorbing new housing and young households. The trend forecast adds 840 people a year, or 5.39% annually, lifting the medium population path from 16,731 in 2026 to 20,929 in 2031. That is higher than the 2025 historical population of 15,589 and follows a 735.7% population change over 10 years. Migration is balanced, with average annual net internal migration of 153 and net overseas migration of 122. Gentrification is scored 0 and labelled New development, so growth is estate expansion, not displacement.

Historical + Forecast

Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025

Age Cohort Forecast

Primary Driver

Balanced

Net Overseas / yr

+122

Net Internal / yr

+153

0

Gentrification Signal

New development

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Jordan Springs compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 3%
Household Income
Top 8%
Rent Level
Top 4%
Apartments
Top 43%
Renters
Top 22%
Uni Educated
Top 16%
Public Transport
Bottom 45%
Born Overseas
Top 11%
Density
Top 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jordan Springs a good suburb to live in?

Yes for households wanting newer detached homes, larger floorplans and a young family setting. The median age is 30, 90.3% of dwellings are separate houses and average household size is 3.2, so the suburb is most practical for families with cars.

What is the median house price in Jordan Springs?

The median house price is $955,000, with the recent price series moving from $907,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025. That 10.2% lift shows buyer demand has been rising alongside the suburb's growth.

What schools are in Jordan Springs?

Jordan Springs Public School is the local school, a Government primary with 1,119 enrolments and an ICSEA score of 1017. Families needing high school or private options usually look to nearby Penrith-area schools.

Is Jordan Springs safe?

Safety should be checked against current NSW crime maps because no suburb-level crime rate is available. For context, Jordan Springs has 11,772 residents, IRSAD decile 8 and a high 91.1% car-driver commuting pattern.

Is Jordan Springs good for property investment?

It has a clear investment case for growth-focused buyers. Renters make up 34.4% of households, median rent is $530 per week, rent growth has been 51.4% and there were 68 development applications in 12 months.

How is Jordan Springs's population changing?

Population growth is strong. The trend forecast adds about 840 people a year, equal to 5.39% annually, and the medium path rises from 16,731 residents in 2026 to 20,929 in 2031.

What languages are spoken in Jordan Springs?

English is widely used, but the suburb has a strong multilingual base. Overseas-born residents make up 32.7%, and listed languages include Punjabi with 288 speakers, Hindi with 186 and Gujarati with 157.

Is there much development in Jordan Springs?

Yes. There were 68 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling houses, attached dwellings and swimming pools. That level of activity fits a high-growth estate still expanding its housing base.

How to read these comparisons

Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.

Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.

Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.

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