Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hiawatha vs Jack River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Jack River edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jack River (968) sits above Hiawatha (963). Jack River skews owner-occupied (80%), Hiawatha runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Jack River edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 963).

Common questionsHiawatha vs Jack River

Common questions

Does Hiawatha or Jack River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jack River scores 968 vs 963 in Hiawatha. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hiawatha
Metric
Jack River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$236/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$236/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
64.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
18
Population
161
55
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
963
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).