Jesmond Road in Fig Tree Pocket stands as a testament to the remarkable transformation of Brisbane’s western suburbs over the generations. From its humble beginnings in 1936 when just three properties dotted the landscape, to today’s established community of 148 homes, the street’s evolution mirrors the broader development of Fig Tree Pocket.
The remarkable stability of the neighbourhood is evident in its 95% owner-occupancy rate and impressive average residency of 11 years and 7 months, with nearly half the residents calling Jesmond Road home for over a decade. This sense of permanence is particularly striking when considering historical transactions like 359 Jesmond Road, which changed hands for just $11,500 in November 1971 – a figure that showcases the extraordinary growth in Brisbane’s property market over the past half-century. When viewing aerial photographs from 1936, the contrast between the sparsely populated road of yesterday and today’s thriving residential precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the area’s development.
Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 42
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 75%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 12 years and 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 56%
Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket – As It Looked in 1936
Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON JESMOND RD, FIG TREE POCKET
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 643 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $850,000 | Sep 2024 |
| 14/680 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $873,000 | Feb 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON JESMOND RD FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 526 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $30,000 | Feb 1995 |
| 622 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $110,500 | Aug 1987 |
| 264 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $162,000 | Jun 1981 |
| 359 Jesmond, Fig Tree Pocket | $11,500 | Nov 1971 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Fig Tree Pocket in 2024 was $1,545,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Fig Tree Pocket in 2020 was $1,071,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FIG TREE POCKET SINCE 2020 : $474,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Fig Tree Pocket in 2024 was $2,270,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Fig Tree Pocket in 2020 was $1,625,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FIG TREE POCKET SINCE 2020 : $645,000
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