Norwell vs Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jacobs Well (1009) sits above Norwell (1008). Jacobs Well skews owner-occupied (84%), Norwell runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Norwell and Jacobs Well side by side
| Measure | Norwell | Jacobs Well |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $1250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 189 | 2,882 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1163 mm | 1247 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.4°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
- 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
- Jacobs Well edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1008). Jacobs Well also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Norwell vs Jacobs Well: common questions
Does Norwell or Jacobs Well have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jacobs Well scores 1009 vs 1008 in Norwell. 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, Norwell or Jacobs Well?
Jacobs Well scores 10/100 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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