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Jacobs Well
6 km²
Rapid population growth has transformed Jacobs Well, with its resident count jumping 85% since 2011 to 2,862 people. This is a prosperous community where the typical family earns $2,223 a week, well above the national figure. It is largely made up of established families living in large detached homes, with a typical resident aged 42. The area is notably affluent and car-dependent, situated in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. While the number of seniors has risen to 15.7% since 2011, people in de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.
About 20% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is among the highest for similar areas, though still well below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Those who speak little or no English now make up only 0.5% of the population.
The community is increasingly secular, with 46.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 24 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and many hold trade certificates.
This is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,137 per week is well above the state average. High earners are common, with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.
Residents generally report good health, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. Mental health conditions are also less common here than the national average.
Family care is a priority here, with 30.5% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now much lower than in most areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 90.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, though typical weekly rents have risen to $470.
Car ownership is very high, and only 1.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is also more common here than in most areas, with 14.1% of the workforce doing so.
The community is highly mobile, as 58.6% of residents moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 68% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, or as technicians and tradespeople.
Jacobs Well is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park or public transport, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school.