Jacobs Well - Alberton
Statistical Area - sa2

Jacobs Well - Alberton lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Jacobs Well - Alberton's population is approximately 5,586 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 979 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,607. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,397 in June 2024 and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 36 persons per square kilometer. Jacobs Well - Alberton's growth rate of 21.3% since the 2021 census exceeds both the non-metro area average (8.6%) and the national average, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.2% of overall population gains in recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Looking ahead, Jacobs Well - Alberton is predicted to experience exceptional population growth, placing it within the top 10 percent of non-capital city locations. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by an additional 2,835 persons based on current projections, representing a total increase of 47.4% over the seventeen-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Jacobs Well - Alberton was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Jacobs Well - Alberton has received around 65 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports 329 dwellings approved between FY-21 to FY-25, with 12 more approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 3.7 people move to the area per dwelling built over these years. This high demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $732,000, higher than regional levels. In FY-26, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Jacobs Well - Alberton has seen 48.0% more development per person over the past five years, indicating strong developer confidence. New building activity consists of 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature.

There are approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Jacobs Well - Alberton is projected to grow by 2,646 residents. Development is keeping pace with this growth, but increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Jacobs Well - Alberton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade, Pelican on Parade Estate, Calypso Bay, and Pelican Place Estate. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Jacobs Well - Alberton demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Jacobs Well - Alberton has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 3,005 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 65.2%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has a lower presence at 9.5% compared to the regional average of 16.1%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, and labour force increased by 2.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and a rise in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jacobs Well - Alberton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data from financial year 2022 shows median income in Jacobs Well - Alberton was $54,094 and average income was $62,904. This is lower than national averages of a median income of $58,713 and an average income of $71,356. In Rest of Qld, the median income was $50,780 with an average income of $64,844. By March 2025, considering Wage Price Index growth of 11.71%, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,428 (median) and $70,270 (average). Jacobs Well - Alberton's incomes cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 35.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 61st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Jacobs Well - Alberton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Jacobs Well - Alberton, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings, compared to Non-Metro Qld's 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Jacobs Well - Alberton was higher than that of Non-Metro Qld at 35.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.3%) or rented (18.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,093, surpassing the Non-Metro Qld average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $400 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Jacobs Well - Alberton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Jacobs Well - Alberton features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.0% of all households, including 35.6% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

Educational outcomes in Jacobs Well - Alberton fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 13.0%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.3%).

Educational participation is notably high at 25.5%, including primary education (9.4%), secondary education (8.1%), and tertiary education (3.1%). Woongoolba State School provides local educational services within Jacobs Well - Alberton, with an enrollment of 224 students as of the latest data available in 2021. Jacobs Well - Alberton demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 971) with balanced educational opportunities. The one school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas from 2022 onwards. Limited local school capacity (4.0 places per 100 residents vs 14.7 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling as of the current data in 2023.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows ten active stops in Jacobs Well-Alberton area, served by mixed bus routes. These stops are covered by one route collectively offering 181 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility is rated limited, with typical distances to nearest stop being 1727 meters.

Average service frequency across all routes is 25 trips per day, equating to about 18 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Jacobs Well - Alberton are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Jacobs Well - Alberton shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, covering around 2,854 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and asthma (7.7%). About 67.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in the rest of Queensland. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.9%, totaling 944 people, which is higher than the 12.0% state average. This aligns with the general population's health profile.

Jacobs Well - Alberton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jacobs Well-Alberton showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.9% being Australian citizens, 82.2% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 51.1%, compared to 46.0% regionally. The top ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.5% (vs regional 1.9%), Germans at 7.3% (vs regional 3.4%), and Maori at 1.1% (vs regional 2.9%).

Jacobs Well - Alberton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Jacobs Well - Alberton was 42 years old as of the last recorded data, which is close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and well above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age cohort was notably over-represented in Jacobs Well - Alberton at 14.1%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 year-olds were under-represented at 4.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the most recent data available, the area has seen a decrease in median age from 43 years old to 42 years old. The population aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.0% to 12.8%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.1% and the 55-64 age group dropped from 15.2% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for Jacobs Well - Alberton indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 447 people (57%) from 788 to 1,236 individuals.