Jacana, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Jacana VIC is 2,187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jacana is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Jacana is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Jacana has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Jacana has a population density of 1,989 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jacana is Nepal. The most common religion is No religion (23.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jacana is $1,517.

There were 257 recorded offences in Jacana in 2025-25, a rate of 118 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (77 offences).

Population
2,187
Census 2021
Median income
$606/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$335/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Jacana vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Jacana is $606 a week, 21% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,097th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $335 a week, $19 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 24.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureJacanaTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$606/wk$767/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,387/wk$1,687/wk −18%$1,637/wk
Rent$335/wk$316/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,723/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%19.1% +5.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Jacana, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Jacana Population

2,187 residents at the 2021 Census.

Jacana Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
Ranked 6,992 of 14,663
Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
Ranked 3,743 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Jacana Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,387/wk
Median rent $335/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Jacana against your income

About $6,010 a month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,052/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Jacana Schools

42
schools nearby
28
government
986
avg ICSEA score
17,990
total students
Oak Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students
1095
ICSEA
Sirius College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 3,284 students
1088
ICSEA
Corpus Christi School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students
1055
ICSEA
Westbreen Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 422 students
1051
ICSEA
School of the Good Shepherd Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1046
ICSEA
Glenroy West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students
1031
ICSEA
Ilim College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,868 students
1024
ICSEA
Gladstone Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students
1011
ICSEA
My College Independent
Combined · Prep-7 · 325 students
1005
ICSEA
Jacana School for Autism Government
Combined · U · 228 students
1005
ICSEA
Penola Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,373 students
1000
ICSEA
Gladstone Views Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 312 students
997
ICSEA
Gladstone Park Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,309 students
994
ICSEA
Glenroy Private Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 632 students
992
ICSEA
Westmeadows Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 463 students
992
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 42 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Jacana Map

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Jacana, Victoria: 37.6879°S, 144.9113°E

Jacana Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (42)

People in Jacana

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (1,144) Female 47.7% (1,044)

Population Density

1,989
people per km²
2,187 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,461
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Nepal
6.1%
India
4.8%
Pakistan
4.7%
Vietnam
2.7%
Turkey
2.0%
Lebanon
1.6%
Philippines
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
8.5%
Nepali
6.2%
Urdu
5.1%
Turkish
3.4%
Vietnamese
3.0%
Punjabi
2.2%
Greek
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
19.8%
English
16.5%
Irish
5.8%
Scottish
4.5%
Indian
4.0%
Lebanese
4.0%
Italian
3.9%
Chinese
3.5%
Vietnamese
3.3%
Greek
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
23.6%
Catholic
18.7%
Islam
17.8%
Hinduism
8.9%
Not stated
8.0%
Anglican
4.3%
Buddhism
4.2%
Eastern Orthodox
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.7% 794
Separated
2.7% 51
Divorced
8.7% 161
Widowed
5.2% 96
Never married
40.7% 756

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.5%
Couple: no children
23.0%
Couple: no children under 15
20.3%
One parent: no children under 15
10.7%
One parent: children under 15
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.8%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
13.9%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Jacana

Housing Tenure

Of the 763 occupied private dwellings in Jacana at the 2021 Census, 36.8% were rented, 29.1% owned outright and 29.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
29.1% 222 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.9% 228 dwellings
Rented
36.8% 281 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
65.7%
4 bedrooms
11.3%
5 bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.6%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3 vehicles
9.6%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Jacana

Employment

Employed full-time
28.1% 467 people
Employed part-time
22.3% 371 people
Unemployed
5.0% 83 people
Not in labour force
44.7% 743 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
19.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.3%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.3%
Labourers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Managers
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.9%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.9%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Train
5.9%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Bus
2.6%
Walked only
1.5%
Truck
1.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
30.1%
Certificate III/IV
27.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
16.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.5%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Health
10.4%
Information Technology
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Education
5.9%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
27.1%
Primary: Government
25.1%
Secondary: Government
19.3%
Pre-school
10.4%
Secondary: Catholic
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary: Catholic
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.9%
Has need for assistance
9.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Diabetes
81
Asthma
69
Arthritis
66
Heart disease
42
Lung condition
31
Stroke
28
Kidney disease
24
Cancer
20
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 225
Did not provide
86.8% 1,482

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.1% 140
Not a volunteer
91.9% 1,587

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.2% 20
Never served
98.8% 1,700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.1%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
22.1%
3 children
16.5%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
53
1971: 1980
66
1981: 1990
78
1991: 2000
73
2001: 2010
174
2011: 2015
151
2016
80
2017
82
2018
93
2019
62
2020
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
43.2%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,702
Moved from VIC
216
Moved: same area (SA2)
72
Moved from overseas
21
Moved from SA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5: 14 hours
19.2%
15: 29 hours
8.6%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
47.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.9%
Step family: no other children
4.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Intact family: other children present
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Jacana Crime Statistics

257 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
77
Theft
61
Assault
48
Property Damage
20
Fraud
14
Weapons
12
Break & Enter
11
Drug Offences
7
Public Order
6
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Jacana

The closest suburb to Jacana is Gladstone Park, 1.4 km away.

Gladstone Park
1.4 km away · income $610/wk · rent $381/wk
Broadmeadows (Vic.)
1.9 km away · income $478/wk · rent $331/wk
Westmeadows
2.0 km away · income $694/wk · rent $360/wk
Gowanbrae
2.2 km away · income $930/wk · rent $445/wk
Glenroy (Vic.)
2.4 km away · income $759/wk · rent $369/wk
Dallas
2.8 km away · income $427/wk · rent $323/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacana

What is the population of Jacana VIC?

The population of Jacana VIC is 2,187 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,989 people per km². Jacana is ranked #2,901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jacana?

The median personal income in Jacana VIC is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year. The median household income is $1,387 per week. Family income is $1,461 per week. Jacana is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jacana?

Median rent in Jacana VIC is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Jacana ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jacana?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jacana VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jacana?

The median age in Jacana VIC is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jacana a good suburb to live in?

Jacana is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,187. The median income is $606/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21248. All dollar figures in AUD.