Overall score
Jacka
49.2/100
Taylor
40.4/100
Jacka for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jacka
49.2/100
Taylor
40.4/100
Crime rate
Jacka
15.0 / 1k
Taylor
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jacka
42
Taylor
158
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.
| Category | Jacka | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.0 / 1k | 20.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 11 |
| Green cover | 25.4% | 24.0% |
| Population | 712 | 2,220 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Jacka reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Taylor is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Jacka tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Taylor stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Jacka sits in a gently premium 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.
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.