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.
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)
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
Schools in Jordan Springs iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Jordan Springs Public School
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
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.3%
Houses
4.3%
Townhouse
5.3%
Apartment
Tenure
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
Ancestry
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
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.5%
Part-time
24.4%
Participation
67.2%
Employed
5,342
Occupations
Top Industries
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 GrowthJordan 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
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
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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