Overall score
Eaglehawk
41.6/100
Jackass Flat
44.1/100
Eaglehawk vs Jackass Flat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Eaglehawk for investment; Jackass Flat for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EaglehawkJackass Flat
Crime rate
Eaglehawk
95.8 / 1k
Jackass Flat
40.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eaglehawk
86
Jackass Flat
18
Population
Eaglehawk
5,538
Jackass Flat
1,907
Metric leadEaglehawk 6Jackass Flat 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesJackass Flat
- Best for investmentEaglehawk
- Best for best schoolsJackass Flat
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 | Eaglehawk | Jackass Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.8 / 1k | 40.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 14 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 40.2% |
| Population | 5,538 | 1,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eaglehawk is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Jackass Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Eaglehawk tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Jackass Flat stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Eaglehawk generally means more approachable housing costs, while Jackass Flat leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Eaglehawk suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Jackass Flat is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.