Gladstone Park vs Jacana
The verdict
Jacana is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $719K in Gladstone Park. Jacana rates higher for transport (85 vs 75). Jacana has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 57 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gladstone Park rates higher (100 vs 52/100 in Jacana).
Scores
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 79 |
| Transport | 75 | 85 |
| Education | 55 | 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
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,213 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,387 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 61.5% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gladstone Park High Growth · Jacana High Growth
Property
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $606K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $461K |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | -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
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 170 | 503 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 229 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 960 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,663 | 6,630 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone Park · Jacana
Transport
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Gladstone Park | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.0 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gladstone Park | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,213 | 2,187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,262 | 2,328 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,283 | 3,537 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 1.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gladstone Park or Jacana?
Gladstone Park has the higher residential safety score (Gladstone Park 100/100 vs Jacana 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Gladstone Park or Jacana?
Jacana is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $719K.
Which has better schools, Gladstone Park or Jacana?
Gladstone Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Gladstone Park 1010 vs Jacana 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gladstone Park or Jacana?
Jacana has the higher transport score (Gladstone Park 75/100 vs Jacana 85/100).
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