To support healthy ageing, communities require evidence-based planning that reflects the lived experiences of older people. This poster outlines findings from the Ageing Well in Queensland Survey which examines multidimensional factors of ageing e.g., community accessibility, housing, transport, volunteerism, employment, participation and social inclusion, that influence the ability of Queenslanders to age well in their communities. Through a partnership with Queensland Government, Council on the Ageing Queensland and research led by Australian Catholic University (ACU), the project utilises a mixed-methods design and integrates quantitative ratings with qualitative free-text insights based on an adaptation of the measurement tool - the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire - Australia (AGCCQ Australia). This cumulative data with a geographically distributed approach ensures representation from metropolitan through to rural communities. Analysis of approximately 2,500 respondents (to date) reveals that at the state level the results remain relatively stable over time, and despite high overall life satisfaction, respect and social inclusion are among the lowest-rated age-friendly domains, signalling a need for addressing challenges such as ageism and invisibility. Key systemic barriers identified include retirement insecurity, cost-of-living pressures, inadequate or unreliable transport options and infrastructure, limited access or access issues to regional healthcare. The Ageing Well Survey provides a scalable model for embedding timely research into planning, systemic advocacy, and informing programs and policies across Queensland. The findings suggest that fostering age-friendly communities requires a move beyond infrastructure to address deep-seated social and systemic constraints and use of evidence-informed strategies for social change and inclusion.