Jacobs Well

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though it has a higher share of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas. About 18.6% of the population are children under 15.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, although they remain well below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of residents, which is far more than the national figure. Only 0.5% of people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia. Christianity is also common at 46%.

The area has a lower rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completions than most similar areas, sitting well below the state and national averages. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 26.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This is well above the Queensland and national figures.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are a little less common here than across the state.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 30.3% of people providing unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a la bour market outcome that is far better than the national average, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and personal incomes that are far above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 58.6% being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, though typical monthly mortgage payments are also a little higher.

Most people rely on cars, with 65.4% driving to work. While there are more public transport stops here than in most similar areas, only 0.3% of residents use them to commute.

The area is seeing significant growth, with a very high proportion of people moving in over the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.4% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries are construction, health care, and manufacturing.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While many homes are near parks, almost no one can walk to a school within 15 minutes.