California Gully vs Jackass Flat, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | California Gully | Jackass Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 80.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 129.6 / 1k | 33.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 8 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 14 |
| Population | 4,476 | 1,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesJackass Flat
- Best for familiesJackass Flat
- Best for investmentCalifornia Gully
- Best for best valueCalifornia Gully
- Best for best schoolsJackass Flat
Comparison summary
California Gully and Jackass Flat offer different strengths across official suburb data. California Gully leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours California Gully; Housing (desirability) favours California Gully; Crime rate favours Jackass Flat. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Jackass Flat, Families → Jackass Flat, Investment → California Gully, Best value → California Gully.