SuburbCheck

Jacana

VIC 3047 · Hume

2,187 (2021) → 2,328 est. (2025) · High Growth

79
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,187
Population
$606K
Median house (2024)
52
Safety score
85
Transport score

Jacana is a high growth suburb in Hume, VIC 3047, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $606K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 17km inland. Jacana has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.

14.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
16.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
910 m
To nearest station

Demographics

2,187
Population
35
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,387
vs NSW median-25.0%
Bachelor degree or higher40.3%
Born in Australia47.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse628 / 63 / 76

Top countries of birth: Nepal (6.08%), India (4.8%), Pakistan (4.66%), Vietnam (2.74%), Turkey (1.97%)

Top languages: Arabic (8.46%), Nepali (6.22%), Urdu (5.08%), Turkish (3.38%), Vietnamese (3.02%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$606K-2.3%
Median house (2024)
$461K+1.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

52
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

11
Break & enter dwelling503/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft229/100k
21
Domestic assault960/100k
1
Robbery46/100k
6
Non-domestic assault274/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 145 (all categories, latest year)6,630 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

59

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

176
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Jacana School for AutismCombined · GovernmentICSEA 998

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Collingwood English Language School-Broadmeadows CampusCombined · Government · 0.7km
  • Broadmeadows Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 969
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BroadmeadowsSecondary · Independent · 0.7km
  • Broadmeadows Valley Primary School Meadowfair North CampusPrimary · Government · 0.8km
  • Broadmeadows Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 912
  • Hume Central Secondary College-Dimboola Road CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8km
  • Penola Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 995
  • Broadmeadows Special Developmental School-Sorrento Street CampusCombined · Government · 0.9km
  • Hume Central Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 900
  • Hume Valley School-Tanderrum Way CampusCombined · Government · 0.9km
  • Roxburgh College-The Gateway SchoolSecondary · Government · 1km
  • St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 955

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

85
17Bus
CBD commute (est.)56 min (bus)
Nearest train stationJacana Railway (910 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

110 in suburbSupermarkets
101 in suburbCafes/Rest.
482 in suburbParks
283 in suburbPlaygrounds
67Pools
70 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
112 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
1144 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (9.9 km)
Nearest vet1.5 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (6.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

89

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

7
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
114
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

95

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

48
Parks
3
Nature reserves
66
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

39

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.46

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.57%
Projected population 20413,537
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hume

Gladstone Park$683K75transportBroadmeadows$530K99transportWestmeadows$730K62transportDallas$532K74transportAttwood$715K48transportMeadow Heights$565K78transport

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Frequently asked questions about Jacana

Is Jacana safe?

Jacana has a residential safety score of 52/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,630 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Jacana?

In Jacana, the .

How far is Jacana from Melbourne CBD?

Jacana is about 14.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Jacana?

Jacana has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 998 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Jacana?

Jacana has a transport score of 85/100 and 17 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.