Gowanbrae vs Jacana VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 2.3 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Gowanbrae | Jacana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,971 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median house price | $1,025,000 | $600,000 |
| Median unit price | $728,000 | $461,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $445 | $335 |
| Owner-occupied | 80% | 61% |
| Family households | 77% | 69% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 2 |
| Tree canopy | 2% | 2% |
| Population 2011 | 2,746 | 1,940 |
What stands out
Gowanbrae's median house price is about 71% above Jacana's.
Jacana rents cheaper — $335 vs $445 a week at the census.
Gowanbrae ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 9 vs 2).
Growth since 2011: Gowanbrae +8%, Jacana +13%.
In short
On the median house price Jacana is the cheaper of the two, $600,000 against $1,025,000. The two sit about 2.3 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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