Jacana

VIC 3047 • Greater Melbourne

2,187
Population (2021)
$31,512
Median Income
1.10 km²
Area
117m
Elevation

About Jacana

Jacana is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Hume (City) area. With a population of 2,187 and a median income of $31,512, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.10 km² at an elevation of 117m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Jacana combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Jacana falls under postcode 3047 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3047
Urban Area
Broadmeadows
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.69°, 144.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.10 km²
Elevation
117m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,128
Census 2021
2,187
2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,192
Income 2021
$31,512
35.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,037
Born Overseas 993

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 133
  • 2. India 105
  • 3. Pakistan 102
  • 4. Vietnam 60
  • 5. Turkey 43
  • 6. Lebanon 36
  • 7. Philippines 33
  • 8. Sri Lanka 27
  • 9. China 25
  • 10. Italy 24
  • 11. England 21
  • 12. New Zealand 21
  • 13. Iraq 20
  • 14. Samoa 19
  • 15. Greece 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 432
English 361
Irish 126
Scottish 99
Indian 88
Lebanese 87
Italian 86
Chinese 77
Vietnamese 73
Greek 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

549
Both parents born in Australia
1,289
Both parents born overseas
184
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.0%
No Religion
24.0%
Islam
17.8%
Hinduism
8.9%
Buddhism
4.2%
Sikhism
1.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
133 (6.1%)
5-14 years
197 (9.0%)
15-19 years
90 (4.1%)
20-24 years
165 (7.5%)
25-34 years
488 (22.3%)
35-44 years
318 (14.5%)
45-54 years
198 (9.1%)
55-64 years
256 (11.7%)
65-74 years
179 (8.2%)
75-84 years
122 (5.6%)
85+ years
47 (2.1%)

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