Jacksons Flat vs Sandilands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandilands (816) sits above Jacksons Flat (783). Jacksons Flat skews owner-occupied (100%), Sandilands runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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| Measure | Jacksons Flat | Sandilands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 783 | 816 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 20 |
| Median age | 38 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 938 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 30.7°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
- 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
- Sandilands edges out on average school ICSEA (816 vs 783). Sandilands also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jacksons Flat vs Sandilands: common questions
Does Jacksons Flat or Sandilands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandilands scores 816 vs 783 in Jacksons 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.
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