Overall score
Coolaroo
33.9/100
Jacana
40.7/100
Coolaroo vs Jacana, VIC Suburb Comparison
Jacana for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolarooJacana
Crime rate
Coolaroo
225.2 / 1k
Jacana
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolaroo
333
Jacana
63
Population
Coolaroo
3,193
Jacana
2,187
Metric leadCoolaroo 5Jacana 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Coolaroo | Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.8/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 225.2 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 17 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 333 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 33 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 27.5% |
| Population | 3,193 | 2,187 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coolaroo is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Jacana is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Coolaroo is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Jacana answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Coolaroo suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Jacana is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.