Jacka vs Moncrieff
Jacka (median $477,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Moncrieff ($1,004,000).
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Jacka and Moncrieff side by side
| Measure | Jacka | Moncrieff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $477,000 | $1,004,000 |
| Median unit | $671,000 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 712 | 5,310 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.8°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
Moncrieff skews owner-occupied (75%), Jacka runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Jacka is the lower entry point at $477,000 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Jacka offers the higher gross rental yield (5.23% vs 2.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moncrieff has a heavier family-household mix (86% vs 75%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Jacka vs Moncrieff: common questions
Is Jacka or Moncrieff cheaper to buy in?
Jacka has the lower median house price at $477,000, roughly 52% below Moncrieff ($1,004,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jacka or Moncrieff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.23% in Jacka vs 2.49% in Moncrieff. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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