Gladstone Park vs Jacana
Jacana (median $620,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Gladstone Park ($752,000).
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Gladstone Park and Jacana side by side
| Measure | Gladstone Park | Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $752,000 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $300,960 | $566,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,213 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 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
Jacana scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gladstone Park (993) sits above Jacana (986). Gladstone Park skews owner-occupied (77%), Jacana runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Jacana is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 18% 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
- Gladstone Park edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 986).
Gladstone Park vs Jacana: common questions
Is Gladstone Park or Jacana cheaper to buy in?
Jacana has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 18% below Gladstone Park ($752,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gladstone Park or Jacana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gladstone Park scores 993 vs 986 in Jacana. 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, Gladstone Park or Jacana?
Jacana scores 22/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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