California Gully vs Jackass Flat
The verdict
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $518K in Jackass Flat. California Gully rates higher for transport (61 vs 44). Jackass Flat rates higher for education (47 vs 40). On the separate residential safety score, Jackass Flat rates higher (84 vs 61/100 in California Gully).
Scores
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 49 |
| Transport | 61 | 44 |
| Education | 40 | 47 |
| Liveability | 69 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,476 | 1,907 |
| Median age | 39 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,054 | $1,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: California Gully High Growth · Jackass Flat High Growth
Property
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $455K | $518K |
| Median unit price | $321K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | 8.7% |
| 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
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 469 | 157 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 201 | 315 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 367 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,988 | 2,412 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: California Gully · Jackass Flat
Transport
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 135.4 km | 135.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.7 km | 135.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 78.7 km | 76.7 km |
Population & growth
| California Gully | Jackass Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,476 | 1,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,681 | 1,994 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,912 | 2,519 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, California Gully or Jackass Flat?
Jackass Flat has the higher residential safety score (California Gully 61/100 vs Jackass Flat 84/100).
Which is more affordable, California Gully or Jackass Flat?
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $518K.
Which has better public transport, California Gully or Jackass Flat?
California Gully has the higher transport score (California Gully 61/100 vs Jackass Flat 44/100).
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