Callaghan vs Jesmond

Jesmond scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jesmond (998) sits above Callaghan (985).

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Callaghan and Jesmond side by side

MeasureCallaghanJesmond
Price and market
Median house–$820,000
Median unit–$308,880
House price change, 12 months–+15.1%
Renting
House rent–$680/wk
Unit rent–$498/wk
Owner occupied–29.0%
Renter occupied–68.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA985998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2444
Transit score8020
Bike score100100
Population–3,210
Median age–31
Climate
Annual rainfall1098 mm1098 mm
Mean max, January28.5°C28.5°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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
Jesmond edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 985).

Callaghan vs Jesmond: common questions

Does Callaghan or Jesmond have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jesmond scores 998 vs 985 in Callaghan. 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, Callaghan or Jesmond?

Jesmond scores 44/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.