Gold Coast City Council
Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well at a glance
Median house
$471,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,882
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Jacobs Well.
Jacobs Well is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$471,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$445/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$471,000
Sales data pending
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,882
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.91%
Based on $471,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.63%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,882
Median age
42
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
49,436
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jacobs Well.
Local schools for Jacobs Well
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woongoolba State School
Picnic Creek State School
Pimpama State Primary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jacobs Well.
- What is the median house price in Jacobs Well?
- The median house price in Jacobs Well, QLD 4208 is $471,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Jacobs Well postcode?
- Jacobs Well is in the 4208 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jacobs Well?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $445, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Jacobs Well?
- There are 19 schools serving Jacobs Well on this page, including St Joseph's College, Woongoolba State School, Picnic Creek State School.
- How walkable is Jacobs Well?
- Jacobs Well has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Jacobs Well?
- Jacobs Well is close to Steiglitz, Norwell, Cabbage Tree Point, Pimpama, South Stradbroke.
- What is the population of Jacobs Well?
- Jacobs Well has approximately 2,882 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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