Agnes Water

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 39.8% and 37.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for 82.7% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A little over 43% of people report having no religion, which is slightly above the Queensland figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal income at $579. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 10.1% of residents.

Volunteers are more common here than in the state average, with 18.7% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population. While the typical age for this group is far older than the national average, they have an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is slightly above the state average.

Detached houses are very common, making up 88.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 41.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 41.6% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Only 47.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or construction.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.