Broadmeadows vs Jacana
Broadmeadows and Jacana have near-identical medians ($620,000 vs $620,000).
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Broadmeadows and Jacana side by side
| Measure | Broadmeadows | Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $492,500 | $566,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $506/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 22 |
| Transit score | 60 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,187 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 581 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Broadmeadows scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jacana (986) sits above Broadmeadows (969).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($620,000 vs $620,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- 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
- Jacana edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 969).
Broadmeadows vs Jacana: common questions
Does Broadmeadows or Jacana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jacana scores 986 vs 969 in Broadmeadows. 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.
Which is more walkable, Broadmeadows or Jacana?
Broadmeadows scores 36/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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