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Jacks Creek vs Yarrie Lake

The verdict

Jacks Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $340K versus $455K in Yarrie Lake. Jacks Creek is closer to the coast (309.2 km vs 331.6 km).

Scores

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Overall33
Transport00
Education1111
Liveability00

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Population18073
Median age4757
Median household income (wk)$1,224$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher6.8%6.8%
Born in Australia87.8%68.5%
Avg household size2.62.2

Growth: Jacks Creek Stable · Yarrie Lake Stable

Property

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Median house price$340K$455K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$400
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)0Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k02,740
Domestic assault /100k1,6672,740
Total incidents /100k (all)5,0009,589

Total incidents over time

Schools

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Jacks Creek · Yarrie Lake

Transport

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)19.9 km21.8 km

Liveability

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Summer max temp34.5°C34.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)580580
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)309.2 km331.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)399.9 km416.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.6 km21.6 km

Population & growth

Jacks CreekYarrie Lake
Population (2021)18073
Estimated 202517872
Projected 204118073
Annual growth rate-0.28%-0.34%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Jacks Creek or Yarrie Lake?

Jacks Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $340K versus $455K.

Which has better public transport, Jacks Creek or Yarrie Lake?

Jacks Creek and Yarrie Lake have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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