Jacka vs Ngunnawal.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $477,000 and $811,100. Jacka edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jacka (median $477,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Ngunnawal ($811,100).
Ngunnawal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jacka (1078) sits above Ngunnawal (1077).
For buyers
Jacka is the lower entry point at $477,000 median, 41% 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 2.95%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Jacka edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1077).
Common questions
Is Jacka or Ngunnawal cheaper to buy in?
Jacka has the lower median house price at $477,000, roughly 41% below Ngunnawal ($811,100). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Jacka or Ngunnawal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jacka scores 1078 vs 1077 in Ngunnawal. 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, Jacka or Ngunnawal?
Ngunnawal scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jacka or Ngunnawal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.23% in Jacka vs 2.95% in Ngunnawal. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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