Jacobs Well vs Norwell
The verdict
Jacobs Well rates higher for liveability (43 vs 25). Norwell rates higher for transport (35 vs 22). Jacobs Well is closer to the coast (980 m vs 4.8 km).
Scores
Jacobs WellNorwell
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 32 |
| Transport | 22 | 35 |
| Education | 43 | 37 |
| Liveability | 43 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,882 | 189 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,127 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 12.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Jacobs Well — · Norwell —
Property
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 529 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 382 | 529 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Jacobs Well · Norwell
Transport
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 980 m | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.1 km | 44.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.6 km | 20.2 km |
Population & growth
| Jacobs Well | Norwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,882 | 189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,485 | 229 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 4.86% | 4.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Jacobs Well or Norwell?
Norwell has the higher transport score (Jacobs Well 22/100 vs Norwell 35/100).
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