Move over, 20-something influencers – there’s a new queen ruling Big Brother Australia 2025, and her name is Allana Jackson. At 45, the fiery redheaded social worker has gone from total unknown to the most talked-about housemate of Season 16.
But who is Allana Jackson really? Here’s everything you need to know: her full bio, family life, divorce story, relationship status, kids, career, and estimated net worth – plus the moments that made Australia fall in love with the “bogan queen”.
Allana Jackson Bio & Early Life
- Full name: Allana Jackson
- Age: 45 (born 1980)
- Hometown: Gold Coast, Queensland
- Occupation: Senior social worker (child protection & family support)
- Nickname in the house: “Bogan Queen”, “Mum of the House”
- Signature look: Leopard print, bold red hair, wine glass permanently in hand
Allana entered the Big Brother house on November 9, 2025, as one of the Season 16 originals. A proud solo mother of three, she’s spent the last decade raising her kids alone after a brutal divorce that she says “could have been its own reality show”.
Family & Kids
Allana is a devoted mum to three children:
- Daughter: 19
- Son: 16
- Daughter: 13
She regularly talks on the live feeds about juggling night shifts as a social worker with school runs, sports carnivals, and teenage attitude. Fans adore how she drops casual mum wisdom like “I’ve survived three teenagers – this house is easy”.
Relationship Status & Ex-Husband
Currently single. Allana has been divorced for 9 years after what she calls “a marriage that went from fairy tale to full-on soap opera”.
She’s hinted at infidelity and financial betrayal from her ex, but refuses to trash him on national TV “for the kids’ sake”. In the house she’s famously told Coco: “I’ve kissed enough frogs – right now I’m happy being the queen of my own castle”.
Career & Net Worth 2025
Before entering the house, Allana worked as a senior child protection caseworker for the Queensland government. Industry sources say senior social workers in Australia earn between $95k–$125k AUD annually.
Estimated Allana Jackson net worth (Dec 2025): $450k–$650k
This includes her salary, Gold Coast property equity (she owns a modest three-bedroom home), superannuation, and now lucrative brand deals after BBAU fame. Since Week 3 she’s already signed with a major activewear label and a wine subscription box – classic Allana.
The 7 Moments That Made Allana Jackson THE Name on Everyone’s Lips
- Day 1 Entrance – Walked in and demanded “real talk” instead of Insta handles. Australia instantly crowned her Mum of the House.
- HOH Therapy Session – Told Emily “You are worthy, full stop” and secretly helped her survive eviction. The clip has 2.8M views on TikTok.
- Toilet-Gate Roast – Assigned Holly bathroom duty with the iconic line: “That glow-up doesn’t scrub toilets, darling.” Instant meme status.
- Saving Coco’s Heartbreak – Turned Coco’s pantry meltdown into a wine-fueled “Divorce Diaries” masterclass. Fans now call her the in-house therapist.
- The $5k Task Whisper – From the sidelines, coached Emily to victory in the impossible hotel challenge. Proof age = strategy.
- De-escalating Colin’s Rage – Calmly talked a screaming Colin down from nuclear meltdown. Social worker skills on full display.
- Diary Room Self-Love Speech – Facing eviction: “I’ve survived divorce and 3 a.m. fevers – this is just another Tuesday.” Now a viral Lizzo-soundtracked anthem.
Will Allana Win the $110k?
With Vinnie shockingly evicted and only seven housemates left, bookmakers currently have Allana at $3.80 to take the crown – second favourite behind Bruce. If her save-campaign momentum continues, that $110,000 could push her net worth past the million-dollar mark with post-show deals.
One thing’s for sure: Allana Jackson walked in as a 45-year-old single mum from the Gold Coast and is walking out (hopefully on finale night) as Australia’s favourite reality TV legend of 2025.
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Drop your favourite Allana moment below, and tell us: will the bogan queen take the crown on December 8? 👑