Agnes Water (Qld)

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In the suburb of Agnes Water, the population is calculated at approximately 3,513 as of May 2026, using recent ABS demographic estimates and address data verified by Districts. Compared to the 2,729 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a rise of 784 residents (28.7%). The figure is based on a resident estimate of 3,485 from Districts following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 219 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This count translates to a density of 87 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future expansion. The growth rate of 28.7% since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (7.4%) and the SA3 zone, establishing the community as a regional growth leader. interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 86.0% of the overall population rise during recent times, though overseas arrivals and natural increase also made positive contributions.

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Agnes Water has a skilled workforce with a strong representation in the visitor economy, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to aggregated statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,531, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation was lower at 55.5% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows a moderate 15.7% of the workforce worked from home, although pandemic-related lockdowns affected these responses.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show median taxpayer income in the area was $45,200, with an average of $63,937. These figures sit below the national average and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at roughly $50,335 for the median and $71,200 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes between the 8th and 9th national percentiles. The dominant income bracket is $800 - 1,499, containing 28.9% of residents (1,015 people), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - bracket is largest at . Affordability is highly constrained, leaving just of income after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile.

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Census data reveals housing stock consists of 87.8% separate houses and 12.2% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other types across Regional Qld. Outright ownership is high at 44.4%, with remaining homes either mortgaged (30.9%) or rented (24.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 and weekly rent of $320 are below the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage costs are also below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 69.2% of households, consisting of couples with children (22.8%), couples without children (37.7%), and single parents (7.5%). Non-family households account for 30.8%, with single-person households representing 26.4% and group living situations at 4.7%. The average household size is 2.3 people, below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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University attainment is relatively low, with 18.6% of residents holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees make up 12.9%, postgraduate degrees 3.1%, and graduate diplomas 2.6%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 48.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (37.1%).

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Health outcomes are generally positive, with mortality rates and illness prevalence aligning closely with national averages. Chronic disease rates are low in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of residents (~1,845 people).

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Cultural diversity is below average, with citizens representing 81.1% of the population, 82.2% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.0% of the population. Judaism shows a slight relative concentration at 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 49 years is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is the largest cohort at 18.7%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 make up a smaller proportion (5.9%) than in Regional Qld. The 55 - 64 cohort is also well above the national share of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 group rose from 6.5% to 7.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.2% to 5.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.8% to , and the to group declined from to . By demographic changes will see the to group increase by ( people), moving from to while the to age bracket is projected to shrink by people.

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Agnes Water currently has an estimated 186 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 98 children aged 0-2 and 64 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 68% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 215 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 310. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally.