Average rent in Jacobs Well - Alberton, QLD — 2026

Jacobs Well - Alberton is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 45km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 4,607 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 17% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,607

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Brisbane
45 km
Households renting
17%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Jacobs Well - Alberton

Jacobs Well - Alberton is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (96%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 45km from Brisbane, with a population of around 4,607 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Jacobs Well - Alberton?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Jacobs Well - Alberton, QLD was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Jacobs Well - Alberton rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Jacobs Well - Alberton came in at $400 — 11% above. Jacobs Well - Alberton sits 45km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Jacobs Well - Alberton have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Jacobs Well - Alberton's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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