Jerrabomberra vs Environa

Environa (median $950,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Jerrabomberra ($1,172,500).

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Jerrabomberra and Environa side by side

MeasureJerrabomberraEnvirona
Price and market
Median house$1,172,500$950,000
Median unit$380,880–
House price change, 12 months-6.2%–
Renting
House rent$815/wk$695/wk
Unit rent–$433/wk
Owner occupied80.0%–
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10411030
Lifestyle and people
Walk score160
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population9,601–
Median age38–
Climate
Annual rainfall624 mm624 mm
Mean max, January28.4°C28.4°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

Jerrabomberra scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jerrabomberra (1041) sits above Environa (1030).

For buyers
Environa is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Environa offers the higher gross rental yield (3.80% vs 3.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Jerrabomberra edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1030).

Jerrabomberra vs Environa: common questions

Is Jerrabomberra or Environa cheaper to buy in?

Environa has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 19% below Jerrabomberra ($1,172,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Jerrabomberra or Environa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jerrabomberra scores 1041 vs 1030 in Environa. 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, Jerrabomberra or Environa?

Jerrabomberra scores 16/100 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, Jerrabomberra or Environa?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Environa vs 3.61% in Jerrabomberra. 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.