Agnes Water - Miriam Vale
Statistical Area - sa2

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale's population is around 8,066 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,259 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,807 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,886 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 437 validated new addresses since the Census date. Agnes Water - Miriam Vale's population growth rate of 18.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 85.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, Agnes Water - Miriam Vale is expected to increase by 1,065 persons to 2041, with an overall increase of 11.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale has recorded approximately 68 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 342 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been granted. On average, 4.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outpacing supply, which may influence prices and competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $342,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $3.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Agnes Water - Miriam Vale records 202.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. All recent development consists of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 125 people moving in for each dwelling approved, Agnes Water - Miriam Vale exhibits growth area characteristics.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 885 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Discovery Drive Residential Development (Lot 2 Captain Cook Drive), Laguna Agnes Water, Rutherglen Solar & Storage, and Eurimbula Solar Farm (formerly Rodds Bay Solar Farm). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Agnes Water-Miram Vale has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 9.7% as of June 2025.

There are 3,285 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 5.7% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 46.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include construction, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Accommodation & food has notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 6.8% versus the regional average of 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.6 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Agnes Water-Miram Vale, with national employment forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Agnes Water-Miram Vale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.4% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Agnes Water - Miriam Vale had a median income among taxpayers of $39,580. The average income stood at $55,987 during this period. This is below the national average. Comparing with Rest of Qld, the median and average incomes were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $45,117 for median income and $63,820 for average income as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale fell between the 4th and 4th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 27.1% of the population (2,185 individuals) had incomes within the $400 - $799 range, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category comprised 31.7%. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remained, ranking at only the 6th percentile nationally for disposable income.

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.7% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale was 51.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented dwellings at 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,336, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. Median weekly rent in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale was $275, equal to Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.3% of all households, including 20.4% couples with children, 38.5% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (36.1%).

Educational participation is high at 27.2%, including 10.6% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education. Agnes Water - Miriam Vale has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 1,062 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 5 primary and 4 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 13.2, with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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Health performance in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% (around 3,871 people), compared to 55.6% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.3%. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.5%) and mental health issues (8.7%).

Around 63.9% report no medical ailments, lower than the rest of Queensland's 69.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 24.5% (around 1,972 people), compared to 15.2% in the rest of Queensland. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Agnes Water-Miram Vale, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average. Its population was predominantly Australian-born citizens: 83.8% were citizens, 85.7% were born in Australia, and 96.6% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 47.8% adherents.

Notably, Judaism, which had no representation regionally, comprised 0.1% of Agnes Water-Miram Vale's population. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (31.3%), and Scottish (8.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences compared to regional averages: German was overrepresented at 6.0% (regional average: 5.1%), Russian at 0.4% (0.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.8% (4.3%).

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Agnes Water - Miriam Vale has a median age of 52, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and the national average of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 21.4% of the population, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort comprises 5.8%. This 55-64 concentration is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 6.6% to 7.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 16.2% to 14.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Agnes Water - Miriam Vale's age profile. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 226 people (41%), from 554 to 781. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts.