Jacobs Well flood & bushfire risk
Of Jacobs Well’s 1,905 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 8.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Jacobs Well’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Jacobs Well
Flood and bushfire areas across Jacobs Well. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well sits in the Pimpama police division, which recorded 6,262 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 6,262 total. Figures are for the whole Pimpama police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: None
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Calypso Bay precinct
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: Calypso Bay precinct
School catchments in Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Jacobs Well
At the 2021 Census, 19.6% of Jacobs Well’s 2,882 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Jacobs Well
Gold Coast council approved 6,572 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Gold Coast council area (not just Jacobs Well). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 16 Marina Parade, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 47 Hamilton Drive, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 5 Esplanade, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 124 Behms Road, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 10 Woodswallow Street, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 18 Seaview Avenue, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 5 Ibis Parade, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
- 10 Banka Avenue, Jacobs Well QLD 4208
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.