Jacana, Victoria

Jacana (/əkɑːnə/) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hume local government area. Jacana recorded a population of 2,187 at the 2021 census.

Jacana
Melbourne, Victoria
Jacana Railway Station
Jacana
Location in metropolitan Melbourne
Coordinates37.68°S 144.912°E / -37.68; 144.912
Population2,187 (2021 census)
 • Density1,820/km2 (4,720/sq mi)
Established1920s
Postcode(s)3047
Elevation110 m (361 ft)
Area1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location14 km (9 mi) N of Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Hume
State electorate(s)Broadmeadows
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Jacana:
Broadmeadows Broadmeadows Broadmeadows
Gladstone Park Jacana Broadmeadows
Gladstone Park Glenroy Glenroy

Jacana is located north of the Western Ring Road, south of Johnstone Street and between the Craigieburn railway line and Moonee Ponds Creek.

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