Nightcliff vs Jingili
Jingili (median $649,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Nightcliff ($965,000).
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Nightcliff and Jingili side by side
| Measure | Nightcliff | Jingili |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $965,000 | $649,000 |
| Median unit | $351,000 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,884 | 1,841 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1740 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Nightcliff scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Jingili skews owner-occupied (74%), Nightcliff runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
- For buyers
- Jingili is the lower entry point at $649,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Jingili offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 1.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Jingili has a heavier family-household mix (78% vs 61%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Nightcliff vs Jingili: common questions
Is Nightcliff or Jingili cheaper to buy in?
Jingili has the lower median house price at $649,000, roughly 33% below Nightcliff ($965,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Nightcliff or Jingili?
Nightcliff scores 24/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Nightcliff or Jingili?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Jingili vs 1.86% in Nightcliff. 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.
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