Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Deagon
3 km²
Far fewer people speak a language other than English in Deagon than in the rest of the country. This quiet community of about 3,700 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a place where many people live alone or in couples, and there has been a significant shift toward those with no religious affiliation. The area is highly walkable and well-connected, making it a convenient spot for its residents.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Deagon is also more likely to have people in de facto relationships than most similar areas, and the population has grown by 9.1% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.
Only 6.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far below the Australian average of 22.3%. Consequently, very few people—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 46.5% of the community. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 22 point increase since 2011.
About 22% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 14 points to 57.2%.
Typical family weekly income is $2,283, which is a little above the state average of $2,024. This is a significant jump from 2011, when the typical family earned $1,450.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of people. This includes a higher-than-average rate of mental health conditions at 11.6%.
While 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force—much higher than most areas—volunteer rates have fallen by 5.2 points since 2011 to 13.1%.
First Nations residents in Deagon are noticeably older than those in the state average. Education levels are also far above the national figure, with 51.6% completing Year 12.
Living arrangements are distinctive here, as 32.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home than usual.
Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While 29.1% of households rent, those who own their homes outright make up 27.3% of the area.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the community is well-served with 26 stops. Working from home has also become much more common, rising 16 points since 2011.
The area has seen a drop in new arrivals from overseas, with only 4.6% arriving in the last five years—well below the national average of 14.5%.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also a little above the national figure at 60.7%.
The area's overall advantage score is 998, which is about the same as the national average. Population growth since 2021 has been 5.7%, though this is well below the state rate.
Deagon receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,218mm annually. Its maximum temperature is well below the Queensland average of 33.1 degrees.
This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.