Jacana vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Jacana is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $722K in Westmeadows. Jacana rates higher for transport (85 vs 62). Jacana is closer to the coast (16.7 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Westmeadows rates higher (63 vs 52/100 in Jacana).
Scores
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 65 |
| Transport | 85 | 62 |
| Education | 63 | 52 |
| Liveability | 86 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,187 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.4% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Jacana High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $722K |
| Median unit price | $461K | $594K |
| House price YoY | -2.3% | 0.3% |
| 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
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 960 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,630 | 5,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Jacana · Westmeadows
Transport
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.7 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Jacana | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,187 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,328 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,537 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.57% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jacana or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows has the higher residential safety score (Jacana 52/100 vs Westmeadows 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Jacana or Westmeadows?
Jacana is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $722K.
Which has better schools, Jacana or Westmeadows?
Jacana and Westmeadows have similar average school ICSEA scores (998 and 998).
Which has better public transport, Jacana or Westmeadows?
Jacana has the higher transport score (Jacana 85/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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