Eaglehawk vs Jackass Flat
Eaglehawk (median $580,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Jackass Flat ($632,300).
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Eaglehawk and Jackass Flat side by side
| Measure | Eaglehawk | Jackass Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $580,000 | $632,300 |
| Median unit | $423,000 | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,538 | 1,907 |
| Median age | 43 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 480 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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
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
- 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
- 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.
Eaglehawk vs Jackass Flat: 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.
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