Overall score
Jacka
50.7/100
Taylor
56.7/100
Jacka for families and schools; Taylor for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jacka
50.7/100
Taylor
56.7/100
Crime rate
Jacka
15.0 / 1k
Taylor
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jacka
35
Taylor
152
Population
Jacka
712
Taylor
2,220
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.
Jacka reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Taylor is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Jacka tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Taylor stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Jacka sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Taylor.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Jacka the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Taylor.