Overall score
Dallas
33.2/100
Jacana
40.7/100
Dallas for value; Jacana for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dallas
33.2/100
Jacana
40.7/100
Crime rate
Dallas
76.6 / 1k
Jacana
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dallas
123
Jacana
63
Population
Dallas
6,762
Jacana
2,187
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dallas | Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.2/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.6 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 17 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 33 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 27.5% |
| Population | 6,762 | 2,187 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Dallas is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Jacana is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Dallas tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Jacana stands out for schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Dallas 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.