Overall score
Jacana
40.7/100
Tullamarine
38.6/100
Jacana vs Tullamarine, VIC Suburb Comparison
Jacana for retirees and schools; Tullamarine for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JacanaTullamarine
Crime rate
Jacana
90.7 / 1k
Tullamarine
117.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jacana
63
Tullamarine
242
Population
Jacana
2,187
Tullamarine
6,733
Metric leadJacana 5Tullamarine 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)
- Best for retireesJacana
- Best for familiesTullamarine
- Best for best schoolsJacana
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 | Jacana | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.6/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.7 / 1k | 117.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 53 |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 242 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 96 |
| Green cover | 27.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 2,187 | 6,733 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Jacana is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tullamarine is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Jacana pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Tullamarine is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. Jacana generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tullamarine leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Jacana the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Tullamarine.
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.