Jacka at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Median unit
$671,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
712
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Jacka.
The postcode for Jacka is 2914 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Jacka is $477,000.
Jacka (2914) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $477,000, well below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Jacka has roughly 712 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jacka scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jacka's population at 712, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
712
Median age
30
Family households
75%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $477,000 on a typical sale, well below the the ACT median. Units come in around $671,000, roughly -41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are well below the the ACT median, which keeps Jacka on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $671,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$477,000
$671,000
712
Median age: 30
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.23% (median rent $480/wk against a $477,000 price tag). Units yield 3.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.23%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.49%
Based on $671,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
7
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jacka.
Local schools for Jacka
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Amaroo School
Margaret Hendry School
Neville Bonner Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Jacka.
- What is the median house price in Jacka?
- The median house price in Jacka, ACT 2914 is $477,000. The median unit price is $671,000.
- What is the Jacka postcode?
- Jacka is in the 2914 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Jacka?
- Jacka is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2914. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Jacka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Jacka?
- There are 20 schools serving Jacka on this page, including Taqwa School, Amaroo School, Margaret Hendry School.
- How walkable is Jacka?
- Jacka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Jacka?
- Jacka is close to Bonner, Moncrieff, Forde, Amaroo, Ngunnawal.
- What is the population of Jacka?
- The population of Jacka is approximately 712 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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