Jubilee Pocket (Qld)

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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Jubilee Pocket has an estimated population of 2,304 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 257 people (12.6%) compared to the 2,047 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from the resident population of 2,299, which Districts estimated using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release, combined with 13 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level yields a density of 581 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per individual and capacity for future expansion. The suburb of Jubilee Pocket's 12.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (7.6%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was driven mostly by overseas migration, which made up roughly 58% of the population increase in recent times, though all indicators including natural increase and interstate migration remained positive.

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Jubilee Pocket exhibits a diverse labor force that includes both manual and professional occupations, with a strong presence in tourism and hospitality industries. The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.4%, alongside an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the previous year, according to Districts aggregated statistical area data. On March 2026, the number of employed residents stood at 1,288, and the local unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in the area reached 70.5%, which is notably higher than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that only 9.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by the lasting effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.

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According to the latest ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket earn less than the national average. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket is $48,047 and the average income is $61,604, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be around $53,505 (median) and $68,602 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that individual income ranks in the 59th percentile ($853 per week), while household income ranks in the 34th percentile. Income analysis shows that the largest segment, containing 33.8% of residents (778 people), falls into the $1,500 - category, mirroring the regional trend where are in this range. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile.

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According to the last Census, residential properties in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket consisted of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% other housing types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket lagged behind the regional average at 22.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (37.7%) or tenants (39.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent of $380 was higher than the regional average of $345. Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national average of $1,863, but rents exceed the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 66.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (24.1%), couples without children (29.4%), and single parents (11.3%). The remaining 33.2% are non-family households, which include single person households at 26.3% and group households at 7.1%. The average household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The suburb of Jubilee Pocket has low rates of university completion, with only 14.0% of residents holding a degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This highlights an area where targeted educational programs could make an impact. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Conversely, vocational qualifications are common, with 50.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (37.5%).

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Public transport options in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket include 9 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, providing a total of 448 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 364 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars remaining the primary commuting mode at 85%, and 5% of residents walking. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A low 9.0% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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According to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and chronic disease rates, health outcomes in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket are higher than average, with low rates of common illnesses across both younger and older populations. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 52% of the population (~1,189 people).

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The suburb of Jubilee Pocket has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 82.1% of the population, 78.7% of residents born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 35.0% of residents. The most notable statistical variance was in the 'Other' religious category, which represents 0.9% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 36 in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket is lower than both the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the 25 - 34 age group is overrepresented at 20.2% of the local population, while the 75 - 84 age group is underrepresented at 3.6%. This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 demographic grew from 17.5% to 20.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 demographic fell from 15.1% to 13.2%, and the 5 to cohort declined from to . Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Jubilee Pocket will shift by with the to age bracket expected to expand by people () from to while the to cohort is projected to grow by just people ().

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Jubilee Pocket currently has an estimated 161 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 33% by 2041 (to approximately 214 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 172. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.