Side by sideSuburb comparison

Jackson North vs Jackson South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Jackson North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jackson North (897) sits above Jackson South (833).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Jackson North edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 833).

Common questionsJackson North vs Jackson South

Common questions

Does Jackson North or Jackson South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jackson North scores 897 vs 833 in Jackson South. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Jackson North
Metric
Jackson South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$110/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$110/wk
$94/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$94/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
45
Population
17
49
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
897
Avg ICSEA
833

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).