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 5,586 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 979 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 as of June 2024 and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 36 persons per square kilometer. Jacobs Well - Alberton's growth rate of 21.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average, marking it as a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to grow by 2,835 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 47.4% in total over the 17 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 seen approximately 65 dwellings receive development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25329 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved in FY26 as of now. Each year, on average, 3.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years, indicating that demand significantly outstrips supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $565,000, reflecting developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $4.4 million in commercial approvals registered, underscoring the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Jacobs Well - Alberton has experienced slightly more development activity, at 48.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. Nationally, this level of development is substantially higher, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature and emphasizing detached housing, which attracts space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Jacobs Well - Alberton is projected to grow by 2,646 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade, Pelican on Parade Estate, Calypso Bay, and Pelican Place Estate. The following list details those 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 notably prominent.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. There are 3,066 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 65.2%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include construction, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.

Construction employment levels are particularly high, at 1.9 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 9.5% compared to 16.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points in Jacobs Well - Alberton. 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. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jacobs Well - Alberton's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 2022 shows that Jacobs Well - Alberton SA2 has a median income of $54,094 and an average income of $62,904. This is lower than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average) for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,662, with average income at $71,704. Census data indicates that incomes in Jacobs Well - Alberton cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 35.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,999 residents), similar to the regional pattern of 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but 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

In Jacobs Well - Alberton, as assessed in the latest Census, 96.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is in comparison to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure which was 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jacobs Well - Alberton stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 46.3% and rented ones making up 18.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,093, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Jacobs Well - Alberton was recorded 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, while 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 constitute 80.0% of all households, composed of 35.6% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, 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's university qualification rate is 13.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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 shows ten active transport stops operating within Jacobs Well-Alberton area, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by one individual route, collectively providing 181 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1727 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 is slightly lower at approximately 51% (2,854 people) compared to the average SA2 area. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and asthma (7.7%). 67.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in Rest of Qld. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 16.9% (944 people), compared to 12.0% in Rest of Qld.

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 was found to have low cultural diversity, with 87.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 82.2% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Jacobs Well-Alberton is Christianity, comprising 51.1% of the population, compared to 46.0% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.9%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.5%, Germans 7.3%, and Maori 1.1% of Jacobs Well-Alberton's population, which is higher than the regional averages of 1.9%, 3.4%, and 2.9% respectively.

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

The median age in Jacobs Well - Alberton was 42 years as of the 2021 Census, closely matching Rest of Qld's average of 41 and exceeding Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age group was notably over-represented locally at 14.1%, while the 75-84 year-olds were under-represented at 4.9%. Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, Jacobs Well - Alberton's median age decreased by one year from 43 to 42. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 10.0% to 12.8%, while those aged 45-54 decreased from 15.9% to 14.1%. The population aged 55-64 also dropped, from 15.2% to 13.9%. By 2041, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow significantly in Jacobs Well - Alberton, with an increase of 447 people (57%) expected, from 788 to 1,236.