Jacobs Well - Alberton

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 was around 5,953 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,346 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,607 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,608 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 270 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 38 persons per square kilometer. Jacobs Well - Alberton's growth rate of 29.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average, indicating it was a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections did not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings were applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, exceptional population growth was predicted over the period to 2041, with Jacobs Well - Alberton expected to grow by 2,746 persons, reflecting an increase of 40.3% in total over the 16 years.

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 approximately 65 dwelling approvals annually. Between Financial Year 21 and Financial Year 25329 homes were approved, with an additional 70 approved in Financial Year 26 to date. On average, 3.7 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This high demand relative to supply may influence property prices and buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, with new dwellings valued at approximately $565,000 on average. In Financial Year 26, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Jacobs Well - Alberton has seen slightly higher development activity, with 47.0% more approvals per person over the past five years.

This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values, though recent activity has moderated. Nationally, development activity is substantially lower, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists of 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Jacobs Well - Alberton is projected to grow by 2,401 residents. Development activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, but increasing population may intensify buyer competition.

Jacobs Well - Alberton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Pelican on Parade Estate, Northern Marine Precinct Steiglitz, Seabright, and Pelican Place Estate. The following list details those likely 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 balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%.

There are 3,091 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is standard at 67.9% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 15.1% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.

Construction has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 9.5%, compared to 16.1% regionally. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6% and labour force increased by 2.6%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.6%. This contrasts with Regional Qld where employment grew by 0.7%, labour force expanded by 1.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, covering five and ten-year periods ending May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively. Applying these projections to Jacobs Well - Alberton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Jacobs Well - Alberton SA2 is approximately average nationally. The median income is $57,462 while the average income stands at $67,851. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,990 (median) and $75,559 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Jacobs Well - Alberton cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 35.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,131 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 61st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Jacobs Well - Alberton was higher than that of Regional 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, above Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Jacobs Well - Alberton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Jacobs Well - Alberton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-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 constitute 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 larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy 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 are prominent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates ten active public transport stops operating within Jacobs Well-Alberton area, consisting exclusively of bus services. These stops are served by a single route, collectively facilitating 181 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically residing 1727 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outward, with car being the primary mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 15.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 25 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jacobs Well - Alberton's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Jacobs Well - Alberton indicates positive outcomes.

Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts, with arthritis impacting 9.5% of residents and asthma affecting 7.7%. Approximately 67.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 67.6% reported in Regional Qld. Private health cover is at around 53%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area (around 3,131 people). The working-age population has typical health outcomes. Jacobs Well - Alberton has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,030 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. National rankings for this age group are broadly in line with the general population.

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, surveyed in 2016, had low cultural diversity with 87.9% citizens, 82.2% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 51.1%, slightly below Regional Qld's 52.2%. Top ancestral groups were English (30.9%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notable differences existed for New Zealanders (1.5% vs regional 0.9%), Germans (7.3% vs 4.7%), and Maori (1.1% vs 0.8%).

Jacobs Well - Alberton's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Jacobs Well-Alberton is 42 years, close to Regional Queensland's average of 41 and well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Queensland average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 13.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.0%. The 55 to 64 group has also dropped, from 15.2% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for Jacobs Well-Alberton indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 430 people (51%) from 835 to 1,266.