Jacana at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$566,000
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
2,187
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Jacana.
The postcode for Jacana is 3047 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Jacana is $620,000.
Jacana (3047) sits in the Hume region of Victoria. The median house here is $620,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Jacana has roughly 2,187 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jacana scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jacana's population at 2,187, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,187
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $566,000, roughly 9% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Jacana on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $566,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$620,000
$566,000
2,187
Median age: 35
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.77% (median rent $330/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Units yield 3.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.77%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.08%
Based on $566,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
168
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jacana.
Local schools for Jacana
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jacana School for Autism
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School
Broadmeadows Valley Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jacana.
- What is the median house price in Jacana?
- The median house price in Jacana, VIC 3047 is $620,000. The median unit price is $566,000.
- What is the Jacana postcode?
- Jacana is in the 3047 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Jacana?
- Jacana is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3047. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Jacana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Jacana?
- There are 20 schools serving Jacana on this page, including Jacana School for Autism, Broadmeadows Special Developmental School, Penola Catholic College.
- How walkable is Jacana?
- Jacana has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Jacana?
- Jacana is close to Broadmeadows, Gladstone Park, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Westmeadows.
- What is the population of Jacana?
- The population of Jacana is approximately 2,187 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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