# Agnes Water

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Gladstone › 4677, QLD

Area: 4 km²

A typical resident in Agnes Water is now 50, making the area far older than the national figure. The community has seen a dramatic shift since 2011, with the total population shrinking by 43% to 1,205 people. It is a place where seniors are well represented and many residents are now retirees or working from home. This change is reflected in the homes, which have become smaller and more likely to be rented than they were a decade ago.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the state and national average, with the typical age rising 16 years since 2011 to 50. While seniors make up 22.5% of the population, children under 15 have fallen sharply to 14.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,205 | -42.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | +47.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.7% | +101.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.5% | +288.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.5% | -45.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.9% | +32.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 35.9%, Seniors (65+) 22.5%, Young adults (25–44) 20.3%, Children (0–14) 14.5%, Youth (15–24) 6.7%

**Marital status** — Married 50.5%, Never married 29.1%, Divorced 11.4%, Widowed 4.4%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. People born overseas make up 14.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.5% | +57.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 70.5%, England 3.2%, New Zealand 3.2%, South Africa 1.2%, China 0.3%, Italy 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 39.1%, Australian 34.7%, Scottish 11.1%, Irish 9.8%, German 8.2%, Italian 2.1%, Dutch 2.0%, Filipino 0.6%, Chinese 0.4%, Indian 0.4%, Greek 0.3%

## Language

English is the main language for 81.3% of residents. Those using another language at home rose to 5.4% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.4% | +136.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.2% | +6.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 81.3%, Italian 0.9%, Mandarin 0.3%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 42.7%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 24 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.7% | +127.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 42.7%, Christianity 38.3%, Not stated 17.6%, Buddhism 0.9%, Other religions 0.5%, Islam 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Higher education is common here, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.3% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 18.1% | +43.5% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.3%, Year 10 24.7%, Year 11 8.0%, Year 9 or below 7.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.9%, Bachelor degree 17.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.2%, Postgraduate degree 5.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 14.3%, Engineering & related 13.4%, Education 11.6%, Health 7.4%, Architecture & building 7.3%, Society & culture 7.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.4%, Creative arts 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 2.6%, Natural & physical sciences 1.0%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,442 a week. Household and personal incomes have all fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $617 | -21.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,166 | -39.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,442 | -27.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 9.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.2%, $1,500–$2,999 23.1%, Under $650 21.3%, $4,000 or more 6.3%, $3,000–$3,999 3.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.0%, $650–$1,499 22.7%, $1,500–$2,999 13.9%, $3,000 or more 4.0%

## Health & Disability

Health outcomes are better than in many similar areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (4.1%) and long-term health conditions (27.8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.1% | +50.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.0%, Mental health 9.2%, Asthma 6.2%, Other condition 5.9%, Heart disease 4.6%, Cancer 3.6%, Diabetes 3.2%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 1.2%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.4%, One condition 18.1%, Two conditions 7.4%, Three or more 2.7%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is high at 19.2%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a notably higher presence of Defence Force veterans (5.1%) compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.2% | +20.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.1% | -0.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 17.9% | -53.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.7% | -29.1% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per home. There has been a shift toward smaller living arrangements, as the number of people living alone rose 20 points since 2011 to 26.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -31.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.5% | +79.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.4% | +323.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 45.4%, Couples with children 42.4%, One-parent families 11.5%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 48.6%, 1 person 26.4%, 3 people 10.0%, 4 people 8.6%, 5 people 3.3%, 6 or more 1.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rentals have increased sharply to 33.4%, while 39.5% of homes are owned outright. Detached houses are common (75%), though the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms fell 23 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $335 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,509 | -24.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 33.4% | +398.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 39.5% | +56.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 75.0% | -24.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.7% | -24.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 39.5%, Rented 33.4%, Owned with a mortgage 23.8%, Not stated 2.8%, Other tenure 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 75.0%, Flat or apartment 15.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 9.1%, Other dwelling 0.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.7%, 4 bedrooms 21.7%, 2 bedrooms 16.4%, 1 bedroom 7.9%, 5 or more 4.2%, Studio / none 0.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 49.0%, $350–$549 46.9%, Under $200 5.6%, $550–$749 2.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 42.2%, Under $1,000 22.5%, $1,800–$2,999 18.6%, $3,000 or more 9.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is largely car-dependent, but 15.9% of people work from home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.8% of the population commutes via public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.0% | +410.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.9% | +295.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.8% | +48.7% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 47.6%, Worked at home 15.9%, Walked 12.3%, Car (passenger) 4.0%, Bicycle 2.6%, Bus 1.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 42.4%, 2 vehicles 37.9%, 3 vehicles 10.0%, No vehicle 5.0%, 4 or more 4.7%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 54.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 54.9% | +33.4% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.1% | -6.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.2%) compared to the national figure. The unemployment rate is also much higher than most areas at 9.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% | +164.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.2% | -34.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.6% | -18.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 18.1%, Construction 10.6%, Education & training 10.4%, Retail trade 8.4%, Mining 7.9%, Health care & social assistance 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.7%, Public administration & safety 4.6%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Other services 3.7%, Manufacturing 3.1%, Rental & real estate 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Wholesale trade 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 17.2%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Labourers 13.7%, Managers 13.2%, Community & personal service 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.1%, Sales workers 6.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.5%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. While most people can walk to a park, almost no one lives within 10 minutes of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 46.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 52.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 58.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 86.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 1.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 55 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.8% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL315001/agnes-water