Eaglehawk vs Jackass Flat.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $580,000 and $632,300. Eaglehawk edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Eaglehawk (median $580,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Jackass Flat ($632,300).
Eaglehawk scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jackass Flat (984) sits above Eaglehawk (974).
For buyers
Eaglehawk is the lower entry point at $580,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Eaglehawk offers the higher gross rental yield (2.51% vs 2.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Jackass Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 974). Jackass Flat also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Eaglehawk or Jackass Flat cheaper to buy in?
Eaglehawk has the lower median house price at $580,000, roughly 8% below Jackass Flat ($632,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eaglehawk or Jackass Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jackass Flat scores 984 vs 974 in Eaglehawk. 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, Eaglehawk or Jackass Flat?
Eaglehawk scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Eaglehawk or Jackass Flat?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.51% in Eaglehawk vs 2.30% in Jackass Flat. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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