Jacobs Well vs Pimpama
The verdict
Pimpama rates higher for transport (86 vs 22). Jacobs Well is closer to the coast (980 m vs 5.3 km).
Scores
Jacobs WellPimpama
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 75 |
| Transport | 22 | 86 |
| Education | 43 | 49 |
| Liveability | 43 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,882 | 24,601 |
| Median age | 42 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,127 | $1,863 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 63.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Jacobs Well — · Pimpama —
Property
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 382 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Jacobs Well · Pimpama
Transport
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 9 |
| Parks | 9 | 70 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 980 m | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.1 km | 47.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.6 km | 17.7 km |
Population & growth
| Jacobs Well | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,882 | 24,601 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,485 | 33,817 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 4.86% | 8.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jacobs Well or Pimpama?
Pimpama has the higher residential safety score (Jacobs Well 82/100 vs Pimpama 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Jacobs Well or Pimpama?
Pimpama has the higher transport score (Jacobs Well 22/100 vs Pimpama 86/100).
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