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Jackson Comrie
Class of 2021
Since graduating from St Benedict’s College in 2021, Jackson Comrie has turned a passion for property and people into a thriving career in real estate. Now working as a full-time agent on the Sunshine Coast, Jackson’s journey reflects dedication, resilience, and a clear commitment to long-term success. Balancing study, work and personal growth, he has steadily built a career grounded in strong values, meaningful relationships and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals.
A Balanced Start: Study, Work and Determination
After leaving St Benedict’s, Jackson began working part-time at Domino’s Pizza while also supporting a before and after school care program. At the same time, he commenced a Bachelor of Property Economics, committing to the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities. Managing both work and study proved demanding but ultimately rewarding. The experience strengthened his organisational skills, resilience and ability to stay focused on long-term goals. Throughout his degree, he developed a strong understanding of the property industry, including economics, valuation and market analysis, graduating successfully in 2025 after years of dedication.
Finding a Passion in Property and People
A natural interest in property, business and working with people guided Jackson’s career choice. Real estate offered the perfect intersection of these passions, providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. Whether helping a family purchase their first home, supporting someone through a new life chapter, or assisting investors in achieving their financial goals, the industry offers both professional challenge and personal fulfilment. Studying Property Economics further deepened this understanding, revealing the broader economic forces that shape the market and reinforcing Jackson’s commitment to building a long-term career in the field.
A Proud Achievement: Persistence Pays Off
One of Jackson Comrie’s proudest achievements since graduating has been completing his university degree while maintaining multiple jobs. The journey required long days, late nights and unwavering commitment but it also reinforced the importance of persistence, discipline and hard work.
Life as a Real Estate Agent
Now working as a full-time real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Jackson enjoys the variety that comes with the role, no two days are the same. His work involves guiding homeowners through the selling process, helping buyers find the right home, and providing expert advice at every stage of the journey. Jackson’s day-to-day responsibilities include property appraisals, marketing campaigns, negotiations, open homes and client meetings. At the heart of his work is a strong focus on building relationships and trust within the local community.
Looking ahead, Jackson is focused on growing his business, expanding his market knowledge and continuing to build a reputation founded on communication, integrity and results. With a clear vision in mind, his long-term goal is to become the number one real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast.
The Lasting Impact of St Benedict’s
Jackson reflects on his time at St Benedict’s College as instrumental in shaping both his personal and professional values. The College instilled qualities such as hard work, respect, resilience and integrity, traits he relies on every day in his career.
Beyond academics, the supportive environment helped Jackson build confidence, develop strong communication skills and embrace new challenges. The friendships and relationships he formed during this time remain especially meaningful, with many close friendships continuing well beyond graduation. St Benedict’s College also holds personal significance as the place where Jackson met his long-term partner. Highlighting how the College was not just a place of education, but a foundation for lifelong connections.
The strong sense of community at the College left a lasting impact, reinforcing the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, supporting others and building genuine relationships, values that continue to guide Jackson both personally and professionally.
Advice for Current Students
Jackson’s advice for current St Benedict’s students is simple: don’t feel pressured to have everything figured out straight away. It’s completely normal to leave school without a clear path. Instead, focus on building strong habits, maintaining a positive mindset and being willing to work hard. Jackson emphasises that success doesn’t happen overnight—consistency over time is key. He encourages students to embrace opportunities, even those outside their comfort zone, as some of the most valuable lessons come from taking risks and learning along the way.
Most importantly, Jackson reminds students to believe in themselves. Confidence isn’t about knowing everything it’s about trusting your ability to grow, adapt and improve.
Looking Ahead: Hard Work and Big Goals
Reflecting on his journey, Jackson Comrie believes that success is not determined by where you start, but by the effort you are willing to put in over time. From balancing part-time work with university study to building a full-time career in real estate, his experience highlights the power of consistency, discipline and a willingness to learn. While challenges and setbacks are inevitable, Jackson sees them as valuable opportunities for growth.
With big goals for the future, he encourages others to stay patient, remain focused and continue working towards their ambitions because with dedication and belief, even the most ambitious goals can become reality.