Jacka, ACT 2914 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jacka is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2914, home to 712 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 18 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 712
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,160 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,161 /week
- Median family income
- $2,370 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,772
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Neville Bonner Primary School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Good Shepherd Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 97 parks and reserves
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 18.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 571 resolvable premises in Jacka. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20 across Jacka in the year to Q4 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 other offences, 4 violent offences, 4 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jacka?
Jacka (ACT 2914) had 712 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Jacka?
The median advertised rent in Jacka is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jacka?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Jacka covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Neville Bonner Primary School (1.5 km), Amaroo School (1.6 km), Amaroo School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jacka?
Jacka is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jacka?
Across the surrounding area, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (5), violent (4), theft (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Jacka?
In Jacka, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (18.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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