Agnes Water - Miriam Vale

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in the low proportion of children under 15, which is well below the national figure at 14.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A growing number of people report no religion, which rose 15 points since 2016 to reach 43.5%. This is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,009. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the number of volunteers fell since 2016. There is also a higher than average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are among the oldest in the country with a typical age of 34. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 28% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Housing is largely dominated by separate houses, and 48.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than usual at $275 per week.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.8% of people using public transport for commuting. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, and recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most other areas.

The local workforce is small, with only 46.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 9.3%.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the state for education and job skills. However, the population is growing rapidly, increasing by 20.6% since 2021.

The climate is warmer than the state average, with minimum temperatures among the highest at this level. Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and groceries.