Suburbs Jesmond

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Jesmond NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Jesmond, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Jesmond NSW is 3,210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jesmond is $574 per week ($29,848 per year). Median rent in Jesmond is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Jesmond has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Jesmond has a population density of 2658.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jesmond is Afghanistan. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jesmond is $1,652.

There were 165 recorded offences in Jesmond in 2025-26, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (83 offences).

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📍 Jesmond, New South Wales — 32.9038°S, 151.6915°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (22)

Jesmond Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jesmond Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$574/wk
$29,848 per year
#7473 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,652/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 1 per bedroom

Jesmond Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (1,664) Female 48.1% (1,541)

Population Density

2658.2
people per km²
3,210 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,444
Family income/wk

Jesmond Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Jesmond Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.8% 183 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
45.2% 151 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Jesmond Country of Birth

Australia
76.7%
Afghanistan
7.0%
India
5.3%
China
5.0%
Bangladesh
1.8%
Iran
1.5%
England
1.3%
Indonesia
0.6%
Croatia
0.4%
France
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Jesmond Religion

No Religion
35.8%
Islam
18.4%
Not stated
14.8%
Catholic
12.1%
Anglican
8.4%
Christian (other)
4.1%
Hinduism
3.4%
Buddhism
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jesmond Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Jesmond Languages Spoken at Home

Other
38.3%
Arabic
18.8%
Mandarin
12.8%
Urdu
11.3%
IAL Nepali
5.7%
SAL Tot
4.7%
Bengali
4.5%
IAL Punjabi
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Jesmond Employment

💼
Employed full-time
26.2% 575 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.9% 568 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.3% 138 people
🏠
Not in labour force
41.6% 913 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Jesmond Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
29.5%
Certificate III/IV
28.7%
Postgraduate Degree
20.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.6%
Certificate I/II
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Jesmond Occupation

Professionals
28.5%
Community & Personal Service
18.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Labourers
8.4%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Managers
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Jesmond Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.0%
Engineering
15.8%
Health
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Education
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Information Technology
5.6%
Architecture & Building
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Jesmond Dwelling Types

Separate house
62.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
22.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jesmond Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jesmond Marital Status

💍
Married
31.1% 828
↔️
Separated
3.2% 84
📋
Divorced
8.8% 235
🕊️
Widowed
5.7% 153
👤
Never married
51.2% 1,366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jesmond Ancestry

Other
25.8%
English
24.0%
Australian
22.1%
Irish
5.9%
Scottish
5.8%
Chinese
4.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.2%
Indian
2.7%
German
2.3%
Italian
1.4%
Filipino
1.2%
Macedonian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jesmond School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.2%
Vocational Education
23.1%
Secondary — Government
16.8%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary — Catholic
4.5%
Secondary — Catholic
3.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
1.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Jesmond Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.1% 398
✅
No need for assistance
92.9% 5,215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Jesmond Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
12.6% 288
—
Not a volunteer
87.4% 2,003

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jesmond Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jesmond How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.9%
Did not go to work
19.1%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Bus
4.9%
Walked only
2.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Truck
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Train
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Jesmond Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.7%
1 vehicle
42.6%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3 vehicles
7.9%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Jesmond Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.2%
2 bedrooms
37.7%
3 bedrooms
36.6%
4 bedrooms
9.0%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Jesmond Population Mobility

26.4%
moved in the last year
61.2%
moved in the last 5 years
10.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jesmond Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
233
Indigenous residents
5,485
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jesmond Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
356
Asthma
135
Arthritis
77
Diabetes
59
Lung condition
54
Heart disease
41
Kidney disease
34
Stroke
28
Cancer
26
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Jesmond Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jesmond Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.2%
Couple — no children
25.4%
One parent — children under 15
12.2%
Couple — no children under 15
8.2%
One parent — no children under 15
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jesmond Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.5% 11
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.6% 61
👤
Never served
96.8% 2,236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jesmond Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 245
—
Did not provide
89.3% 2,037

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jesmond Children Ever Born

No children
48.9%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
19.7%
3 children
10.9%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Jesmond When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951–1960
15
1961–1970
34
1971–1980
32
1981–1990
17
1991–2000
39
2001–2010
119
2011–2015
288
2016
84
2017
106
2018
152
2019
182
2020
60
2021
18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Jesmond Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
7.4%
30+ hours
6.8%
Did not do domestic work
39.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Jesmond Household Size

1 person
33.5%
2 persons
29.7%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jesmond Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,034
Moved from NSW
514
Moved — same area (SA2)
124
Moved from overseas
39
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from ACT
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Jesmond Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
87.7%
Step family — no other children
9.4%
Blended family — no other children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jesmond Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 165 total

Theft
83
Drug Offences
21
Other Against Person
16
Assault
15
Other Against Property
12
Property Damage
11
Weapons
4
Robbery
2
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Jesmond Schools

22
schools nearby
16
government
1003
avg ICSEA score
6,314
total students
New Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 538 students
1108
ICSEA
St Therese's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1100
ICSEA
New Lambton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1095
ICSEA
St John's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 200 students
1083
ICSEA
Wallsend South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 583 students
1083
ICSEA
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 323 students
1076
ICSEA
Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
1065
ICSEA
Our Lady of Victories Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 130 students
1025
ICSEA
Elermore Vale Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 290 students
996
ICSEA
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 659 students
980
ICSEA
Newcastle Middle School Government
Combined · U · 45 students
967
ICSEA
Wallsend Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
965
ICSEA
Waratah West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
963
ICSEA
Heaton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 162 students
955
ICSEA
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 890 students
952
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Jesmond Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,180/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Jesmond

≈ $5,113/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $830/wk
Rent share 29.7%

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Income: $475/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $60/wk
Tregear
Income: $518/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $524/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $550/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $562/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Jesmond vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bow Bowing
Pop: 1,606 Income: $807/wk Rent: $420/wk
Nimbin
Pop: 1,607 Income: $479/wk Rent: $300/wk
Bowen Mountain
Pop: 1,609 Income: $945/wk Rent: $400/wk
Mount Ousley
Pop: 1,611 Income: $832/wk Rent: $500/wk
Karuah
Pop: 1,618 Income: $555/wk Rent: $300/wk
Llandilo
Pop: 1,618 Income: $709/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesmond

What is the population of Jesmond NSW?

The population of Jesmond NSW is 3,210 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2658.2 people per km².Jesmond is ranked #2,285 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jesmond?

The median personal income in Jesmond NSW is $574 per week, or $29,848 per year.The median household income is $1,180 per week.Family income is $1,444 per week.Jesmond is ranked #7,473 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jesmond?

Median rent in Jesmond NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 29.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Jesmond ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jesmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jesmond NSW is $1,652. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jesmond?

The median age in Jesmond NSW is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jesmond a good suburb to live in?

Jesmond is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,210.The median income is $574/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12032. All dollar figures in AUD.