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Agnes Water, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Agnes Water is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,521. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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2,521 Population 9/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,570 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$19,570 median income, 8.1% unemployment
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Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Agnes Water

Agnes Water

Agnes Water is a coastal town and a locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Agnes Water had a population of 2,729.

People

Population2,521
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,570
Per Capita$19,570
Unemployment8.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units1,008

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,521
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-24.2119°, 151.9035°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,055 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,570
Median Age49.0 years

About Agnes Water

Agnes Water is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,521. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Agnes Water has a population of 2,521 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,521
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Agnes Water vs Australia Average

The median household income in Agnes Water is $19,570, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,570 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $376, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 239 business establishments.

Income: Agnes Water vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,570
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,570
Avg Weekly Wage$376

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)239

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Agnes Water is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 75.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,008 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.8%
Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units1,008

Property Tax

Climate in Agnes Water

Agnes Water has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1055 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 23.1° / 29.5° 137.2
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29.2° 193.0
Mar 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.4° 116.4
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.5° 104.7
May 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.2° 74.7
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 14.7° / 22.1° 59.1
Jul 18°C / 64°F 14.3° / 21.7° 37.5
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 14.6° / 22.4° 43.3
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 17.2° / 24.5° 36.7
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 19.2° / 25.9° 71.1
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 73.2
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 22.5° / 29° 107.7
Agnes Water has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-24.2119°N, 151.9035°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 124 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 111 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 112 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 211 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 246 km
1980 Simon Category 2 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Agnes Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Agnes Water

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agnes Water State School
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Museums in Agnes Water

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agnes Water Museum

Libraries in Agnes Water

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agnes Water Library0.0
Agnes Water Public Library0.0

Hotels in Agnes Water

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agnes Water Beach Club

Restaurants in Agnes Water

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Codie's Place
Drift & Wood
Getaway Garden Cafe
Round Hill Road Pizza Bar
The Tree
Yok Attack

Cafes in Agnes Water

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1770 Marina Cafe
DC Blooms & Co
Holidays Cafe
Holidays Cafe
Latino CAFE
Madonna's Café

Monuments in Agnes Water

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lt James Cook Monument

Gas Stations in Agnes Water

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Banks in Agnes Water

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Agnes Water

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1770 Golf Course and Driving Range

Airports Near Agnes Water

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Rodds Bay AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Agnes Water

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agnes Water/ 1770 Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agnes Water

What is the population of Agnes Water?

Agnes Water has a population of 2,521 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Agnes Water expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,570, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Agnes Water?

Agnes Water has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

How is the job market in Agnes Water?

The job market in Agnes Water faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $376. There are 239 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Agnes Water?

The median home value in Agnes Water is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.

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