Jacka ACT

Postcode 2914 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Jacka is a small community in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2914). With a population of 712, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 30. Households earn a median income of $112K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Indian.

The median house price in Jacka is $560,000, having remained flat 0% over the past year. Units have a median price of $671,000 (+13.2% YoY). The median weekly rent is $450 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,772.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is low at 1,264 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Jacka offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($560K/$1.0M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$560K/$1.0M Below Median
Affordability5.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$73,318
Mean Income$73,750
Earners443
YoY Change+2.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education10/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$560K
0% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$671K
13.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
712
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age30
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,160
Personal Income /wk$1161
Mortgage /mth$1,772
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,264
Total Incidents9
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2020