Jubilee Pocket
The suburb occupies 3.96 km2 on Whitsunday Island and holds 2,047 residents, a density of 517 per km2. Household income places the suburb at the 45.6th percentile nationally, slightly below average, yet housing stress is absent: rent-to-income runs at 25.8% and mortgage-to-income at 27.2%, both under the 30% stress threshold. The local workforce leans heavily toward Hospitality and Construction, reflecting the tourism economy of the broader Whitsundays region.
Local council: Whitsunday
Population
2,047
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,474/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Three-bedroom homes are the most common dwelling type at 43.5% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes close behind at 35.2%, making it a practical choice for families rather than apartment buyers. Separate houses account for 75% of the housing mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2% against the family weekly income of $1,782, which stays below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners represent only 22.1% of households, lower than typical for a suburb with this income profile, suggesting many buyers entered the market in the last decade.
For Buyers
Three-bedroom homes are the most common dwelling type at 43.5% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes close behind at 35.2%, making it a practical choice for families rather than apartment buyers. Separate houses account for 75% of the housing mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2% against the family weekly income of $1,782, which stays below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners represent only 22.1% of households, lower than typical for a suburb with this income profile, suggesting many buyers entered the market in the last decade.
For Investors
The rental market here carries a notable structural risk: vacancy sits at 10.7%, substantially higher than the national average of around 1-2%, which puts downward pressure on rents and lengthens void periods. Renters make up 39.7% of households, a relatively deep tenant pool, yet the high vacancy suggests supply has run ahead of demand. The 34.2% population turnover rate indicates this is not a set-and-forget location. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, limiting new supply risk but also signalling limited investor activity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At a median age of 37, Jubilee Pocket residents are 3 years younger than the national median, consistent with the working-age workforce drawn to tourism and construction roles. University qualifications reach only 16.5%, which is 13.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade and service-oriented labour market rather than a professional one. Overseas-born residents account for 21.3% of the population, roughly in line with the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (949 residents), Scottish (210) and Irish (206). Average household size of 2.4 is marginally below the national figure. Couples with children (584 families) outnumber couples without children (452), suggesting this is a family-forming suburb rather than a retiree destination.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.0%
Houses
14.4%
Townhouse
7.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Three-quarters of dwellings are separate houses, above the national average, making Jubilee Pocket genuinely detached-home territory rather than a mixed-density area. Of all households, 38.2% carry a mortgage, 39.7% rent and 22.1% own outright, a tenure split where renters and mortgage-holders together exceed 77% of the market. The vacancy rate of 10.7% is high for a suburb of this size, suggesting some holiday or investment stock sits unoccupied. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 35.2% of dwellings, the second-largest bedroom category after 3-bedroom homes at 43.5%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $380.
$780
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $780 · units $620
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$853
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.7%
Unoccupied
93
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
35.8%
Couples with children
44.1%
Couples, no children
17.4%
Single parent
528
Total families
Economy & Employment
Hospitality dominates the local industry mix at 16.4% of employed residents (113 workers), consistent with the Whitsundays tourism economy. Construction follows at 13.5% (93 workers) and Mining at 9.2% (63 workers), a combination that produces the trade-heavy occupation profile: Labourers lead at 154 workers, ahead of Professionals at 132 and Community and Personal Service workers at 130. The full-time employment rate of 62.4% is solid, and the unemployment rate of 5.6% runs above the national average, reflecting the seasonal and variable nature of hospitality employment. Personal weekly income of $853 sits at the 45.6th percentile nationally. Participation at 62.6% is in line with national norms, with 394 residents not in the labour force.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
1,106
Unemployed
58
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
35.1%
Participation
66.7%
Employed
1,048
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.5%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
21.3%
Dwellings
776
Transport to Work
Car dependence here is extreme: 82.7% of residents drive to work, above the national average, while only 1.9% use public transport and 6.9% walk or cycle. The island location of Whitsunday Island explains the near-complete reliance on private vehicles. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to nearby Airlie Beach or Cannonvale for schooling. Crime data is not available for Jubilee Pocket in this dataset. Volunteering sits at 13.5% of residents. The 4.1% of residents needing daily assistance (76 people) is modest relative to population. Housing stress is largely absent, with rent-to-income at 25.8% and mortgage-to-income at 27.2%, both below the 30% stress benchmark.
Drive
74.6%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
6.2%
Work from Home
9.8%
Growth Outlook
Jubilee Pocket has no population forecast data available in this brief, limiting forward projections. The current population of 2,047 is concentrated in a compact 3.96 km2 area. The 34.2% residential turnover rate implies roughly 1 in 3 households changed in the reference period, higher than a stable suburban norm, which is typical for tourism-adjacent areas with short-term and seasonal residents. The 65.8% who stayed points to a committed resident core. The absence of any development applications in the past 12 months suggests the suburb is not in an active construction or densification phase. Income at the 45.6th percentile nationally and a vacancy rate 5 to 9 times higher than national averages both indicate demand has not caught up with the available housing stock.
Population trend: Whitsunday council area
Jubilee Pocket sits in the Whitsunday council area. These are the council area's residents, not Jubilee Pocket's.
Residents 2025
41,374
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jubilee Pocket compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jubilee Pocket a good suburb to live in?
Jubilee Pocket suits residents who value affordable housing and a relaxed lifestyle near the Whitsundays. The main trade-offs are limited public transport, with 82.7% driving, and a high 10.7% vacancy rate indicating seasonal demand.
What is the median house price in Jubilee Pocket?
Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 27.2% against the family weekly income of $1,782, staying below the 30% financial stress threshold.
What schools are in Jubilee Pocket?
No schools are recorded within the Jubilee Pocket boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in nearby Airlie Beach or Cannonvale. University qualifications among residents reach 16.5%, which is 13.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the trade and tourism employment base.
Is Jubilee Pocket safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Jubilee Pocket in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 25.8% and mortgage-to-income at 27.2%, both below the 30% stress threshold, and only 4.1% of the 2,047 residents need daily assistance.
Is Jubilee Pocket good for property investment?
However, the 10.7% vacancy rate is substantially above national norms and poses a real risk for investors. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, limiting new supply. The 39.7% renter share provides a reasonable tenant pool.
How is Jubilee Pocket's population changing?
Jubilee Pocket has 2,047 residents across 3.96 km2, giving a density of 517 per km2. No forward population forecast data is available for this suburb. The 34.2% residential turnover rate is higher than typical stable suburbs, consistent with a tourism-adjacent location that attracts seasonal and short-stay residents alongside a 65.8% long-term resident core.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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