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 5,594 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 987 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,607 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,397 in June 2024 and an additional 142 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 21.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 85.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to grow by 2,835 persons, reflecting an increase of 47.2% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 seen approximately 65 dwellings receive development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25329 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY26 as of current data. On average, 3.7 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This high demand relative to supply may put upward pressure on prices and increase buyer competition. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $565,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $4.4 million, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Jacobs Well-Alberton has experienced slightly more development activity, with 48.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, recent periods have shown a moderation in development activity. Nationally, this level of development is substantially higher, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists predominantly of detached dwellings (98.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (2.0%). This preserves the area's low-density nature and caters to space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Jacobs Well-Alberton is projected to grow by 2,638 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, though increasing population may lead to greater buyer competition.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade, Pelican on Parade Estate, 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 2.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%.

There are 3,066 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is 70.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 15.1% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.

Construction has notable concentration with 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. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force by 2.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jacobs Well - Alberton's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 and the average income stands at $67,851. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $53,146 and the average income is $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,156 (median) and $74,575 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Jacobs Well - Alberton cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 35.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,002 residents), which is similar to patterns seen in the region where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. 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). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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, which is above the Non-Metro Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $375. Nationally, Jacobs Well - Alberton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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, larger than the Rest of Qld 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 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

Jacobs Well-Alberton has ten operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively facilitating 181 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated limited, with residents typically residing 1727 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward, predominantly using cars (92%). Vehicle ownership averages two per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. In 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, 15.1% of residents worked from home.

Service frequency averages 25 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per 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 shows positive outcomes, with mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across all age groups, and private health cover is slightly higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (around 2,942 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.5% of residents) and asthma (7.7%), while 67.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical for the area. Jacobs Well - Alberton has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (938 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld, with national rankings broadly similar to 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's cultural diversity was below average, with 87.9% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (82.2%), and speaking English only at home (95.8%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.1%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (30.9%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notable differences included overrepresentation of New Zealanders at 1.5% (vs regional 0.9%), Germans at 7.3% (vs 4.7%), and Maori at 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 the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 and above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented locally at 13.9%, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the area has become younger, with median age dropping to 42 from 43. The 15-24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 13.2%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 13.9% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 15.2% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 457 people (59%) from 778 to 1,236.