Broadmeadows vs Jacana
The verdict
Broadmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $606K in Jacana. Broadmeadows rates higher for transport (99 vs 85). Broadmeadows has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Jacana rates higher (52 vs 35/100 in Broadmeadows).
Scores
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 79 |
| Transport | 99 | 85 |
| Education | 59 | 63 |
| Liveability | 87 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,524 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,151 | $1,387 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.8% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 41.1% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Broadmeadows High Growth · Jacana High Growth
Property
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $575K | $606K |
| Median unit price | $445K | $461K |
| House price YoY | -5.4% | -2.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 631 | 503 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 830 | 229 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 960 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,229 | 6,630 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 19 | 1 |
| Government | 13 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadmeadows · Jacana
Transport
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Broadmeadows | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,524 | 2,187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,334 | 2,328 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,256 | 3,537 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 1.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadmeadows or Jacana?
Jacana has the higher residential safety score (Broadmeadows 35/100 vs Jacana 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Broadmeadows or Jacana?
Broadmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $606K.
Which has better schools, Broadmeadows or Jacana?
Jacana has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadmeadows 961 vs Jacana 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadmeadows or Jacana?
Broadmeadows has the higher transport score (Broadmeadows 99/100 vs Jacana 85/100).
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