Jacobs Well Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Jacobs Well, QLD 4208 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$862,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
7.8%
Weekly Rent
$1,300
Renter Demand
33%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
Low — tight market
Population
2,882
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4208
Median house price $862,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $1,300/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 7.8% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 32.9%
Vacancy rate 0.61%
Population 2,882
Median household income $110,604/yr
Owner-occupied 67.1%
Median age 42 yrs
Total dwellings 428

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 40

Jacobs Well shows around-average reported crime compared with other QLD suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: QLD police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.6%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🔵 Moderate reported crime (40 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: QLD_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Jacobs Well's 7.8% gross rental yield is above the QLD median of 3.8%, across 1,067 QLD suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in QLD by price range, ranked by yield:

Clear Island Waters, QLD
7.9% yield
$655,000
Pelican Waters, QLD
7.9% yield
$629,000
Main Beach, QLD
7.6% yield
$682,000
Currumbin Waters, QLD
7.5% yield
$663,000
Sunshine Beach, QLD
7.4% yield
$703,000
Burleigh Waters, QLD
7.3% yield
$703,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $862,000
Deposit (20%) $172,400
Loan (80% LVR) $689,600
Weekly rent $1,300/wk
Annual rent income $67,600/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobs Well a good suburb to invest in?

Jacobs Well has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Jacobs Well?

The median house price in Jacobs Well is approximately $862,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Jacobs Well?

The indicative gross rental yield in Jacobs Well is 7.8%, based on a median weekly rent of $1,300 against a median price of $862,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Jacobs Well compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Jacobs Well against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Jacobs Well a safe suburb?

Jacobs Well shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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