"How many schools are in Jacana?"

"Jacana has 3 schools mapped on OpenStreetMap including primary and secondary options."

"Is Jacana safe for families?"

"Jacana has 2 medical facilities and adequate family infrastructure with 4 parks."

"Are there good parks in Jacana?"

"Yes, Jacana has 4 parks and reserves. Including Moonee Ponds Creek Parklands, Jacana Reserve, Johnstone Street Reserve."

Is Jacana Good for Families? Schools, Parks & Safety (2026)

Family Guide to Jacana (2026)

Jacana has adequate family infrastructure: 3 schools, 4 parks, 2 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.

Schools in Jacana

Jacana has 3 schools:

School	Type	Address
Broadmeadows Valley Primary School	1	37 Dimboola Road
Jacana School for Autism	1-3	19-39 Landy Road
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School	1	29-35 Dimboola Road

Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Parks and Green Space

Jacana has 4 parks:

Moonee Ponds Creek Parklands
Jacana Reserve
Johnstone Street Reserve
Gavin Street Reserve

Healthcare

2 medical facilities:

Facility	Address	Phone
Broadmeadows Hospital	35 Johnstone Street	—
Hillcrest Health Centre	—	—

Supermarkets

The Family Verdict

Jacana has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au