Jackass Flat vs White Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $632,300 and $598,000. White Hills edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
White Hills (median $598,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Jackass Flat ($632,300).
White Hills scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving White Hills (993) sits above Jackass Flat (984).
For buyers
White Hills is the lower entry point at $598,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
White Hills offers the higher gross rental yield (2.48% vs 2.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
White Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 984).
Common questions
Is Jackass Flat or White Hills cheaper to buy in?
White Hills has the lower median house price at $598,000, roughly 6% below Jackass Flat ($632,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Jackass Flat or White Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), White Hills scores 993 vs 984 in Jackass Flat. 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, Jackass Flat or White Hills?
White Hills scores 6/100 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, Jackass Flat or White Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in White Hills vs 2.30% in Jackass Flat. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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