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Jacana

Northern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $620,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $566,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 7,590
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.5%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Jacana Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$620K
House Growth
+75% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$566K
Unit Growth
+44% 2014-2024
3BR House
$500/week
2BR House
$460/week
3BR Unit
$510/week
2BR Unit
$450/week

Jacana Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 7,590 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
166
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 46 27.7%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 90 54.2%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 3 1.8%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 3 1.8%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 24 14.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Jacana Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,187
Total Population
1,989
People/km² Density
3.5%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
432 people
19.8%
2
English
361 people
16.5%
3
Irish
126 people
5.8%
4
Scottish
99 people
4.5%
5
Indian
88 people
4.0%

Transport

22.5 km
Distance to CBD
26 mins
Drive to CBD
50 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Jacana Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Nearby Top Schools 6

76.3 Score

Sirius College

Private Co-ed Broadmeadows
71.3 Score

Sirius College

Private Co-ed Broadmeadows
70.9 Score

Ilim College

Private Co-ed Broadmeadows
50.8 Score

Gladstone Park Secondary College

Public Co-ed Gladstone Park
38.5 Score

Hume Central Secondary College

Public Co-ed Broadmeadows
37.9 Score

Penola Catholic College

Private Co-ed Broadmeadows

Suburbs Near JACANA

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 4 nearby suburbs
BROADMEADOWS
$620K House
$493K Unit
GLADSTONE PARK
$752K House
- Unit
GLENROY
$825K House
$632K Unit
GOWANBRAE
$880K House
$735K Unit

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📍 About Jacana

JACANA is situated in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 2,187 residents living at a density of 1989 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.6M, representing strong growth of 75% over 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.6M with solid growth of 44% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight nearby private school Sirius College, which holds a ranking of #80 among private schools.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 7590 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.11x the Victorian average of 6810, placing the area close to Victorian average safety levels.

Demographics: Chinese residents make up 3.50% of the population (approximately 76 people), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.

Transport: The suburb is located approximately 22.5km from the CBD, with a 26-minute drive time by car, and benefits from a train station in the neighbouring area.