Jacana

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Jacana is a peaceful northern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, known for its green spaces, close-knit community, and affordable living. With a small population, it offers a relaxed environment while remaining well-connected to city amenities. Jacana is ideal for families, young professionals, and anyone seeking a slower pace.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,187
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.69°, 144.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,465
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
48
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
554.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.