NSW · Penrith Council
Jordan Springs, 2747
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Jordan Springs is a practical established suburb in Penrith, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 11,772
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,484
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 140 of 3,707
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 73.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 242 / 154 / 190
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $698
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 476
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 912
- Against the person
- 279
- Against property
- 360
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order276
- Domestic Violence Related Assault333
- Fraud308
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment447
- Malicious Damage To Property393
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,017
- Jordan Springs Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- Greenwood Pkwy After Nabilla St
- Greenwood Pkwy Opp Barrow Cct
- Greenwood Pkwy Opp Nabilla St
- Sinclair Pde Opp Sharp Av
- The Northern Rd After Jordan Springs Bvd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
223 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Hours of operation and trading; Supporting DevelopmentWIANAMATTA PARKWAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 CERDON PLACE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Stormwater management system; Water Infrastructure; Infrastructure1002 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading3 CONVOY STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 TEDBURY ROAD JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64 TEDBURY ROAD JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 ARMSTRONG STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation98-116 Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs NSW 2747Determined
November 2025
- Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure1208 THE NORTHERN ROAD JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Supporting Development116 SINCLAIR PARADE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 TENGALA DRIVE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 JULIANA STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like66 NINTH AVENUE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 CERDON PLACE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences32 NAGLE STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Subdivision78 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 AGNES WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 PORTSMOUTH CIRCUIT JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Subdivision78 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Rejected
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 KOORALA GARDENS JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Residential flat building; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1208 THE NORTHERN ROAD JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation78 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure64 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 ARMSTRONG STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 MATTHEW BELL WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Withdrawn
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 LANDSBOROUGH STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 CAVALRY STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool62 NINTH AVENUE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
March 2025
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan SpringsWithdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 NAGLE STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 GARRISON ROAD JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 AGNES WAY JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia56 LAKESIDE PARADE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 KOORALA GARDENS JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 CERDON PLACE JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
- Recreational UsesWIANAMATTA PARKWAY LLANDILO 2747Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 NAGLE STREET JORDAN SPRINGS 2747Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
88 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (39)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Armoury Rd after Navy RdBus stop
- Armoury Rd before Leichhardt AvBus stop
- Armoury Rd before Navy RdBus stop
- Armoury Rd opp Chaffey St (School Bus Only)Bus stop
- Armoury Rd opp Leichhardt AvBus stop
- Flagship Ridge after Fleet AvBus stop
- Flagship Ridge before Mathew Bell WayBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brick Kiln ParkPark
- Livvi's PlacePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 48.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2161st in Australia
- State rank
- 684th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #188 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #459 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Armoury Rd after Navy Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Armoury Rd before Leichhardt Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Armoury Rd before Navy Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Armoury Rd opp Chaffey St (School Bus Only)amenitiesbus_stop
- Armoury Rd opp Leichhardt Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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