Walhalla vs Jacob Creek
Walhalla 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 Walhalla (970) sits above Jacob Creek (948). Walhalla skews owner-occupied (77%), Jacob Creek runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Walhalla and Jacob Creek side by side
| Measure | Walhalla | Jacob Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 28 |
| Median age | 60 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1175 mm | 975 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 25.3°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
- Walhalla edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 948). Jacob Creek also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Walhalla vs Jacob Creek: common questions
Does Walhalla or Jacob Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walhalla scores 970 vs 948 in Jacob Creek. 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, Walhalla or Jacob Creek?
Walhalla 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.
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