Jam Jerrup vs Caldermeade
Caldermeade scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jam Jerrup (983) sits above Caldermeade (981). Jam Jerrup skews owner-occupied (86%), Caldermeade runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Jam Jerrup and Caldermeade side by side
| Measure | Jam Jerrup | Caldermeade |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 106 | 181 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.8°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
- 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
- Jam Jerrup edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 981).
Jam Jerrup vs Caldermeade: common questions
Does Jam Jerrup or Caldermeade have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jam Jerrup scores 983 vs 981 in Caldermeade. 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, Jam Jerrup or Caldermeade?
Caldermeade scores 2/100 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.
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