Leichhardt - One Mile

Population growth drivers in Leichhardt - One Mile are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Leichhardt - One Mile's population is 8,788 as of November 2025, showing an increase of 520 people since the 2021 Census. This reflects a 6.3% rise from the previous population of 8,268. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 8,790 and three additional validated addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 434 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Leichhardt - One Mile has grown at a compound annual rate of 1.6%, exceeding national averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.6% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future demographic trends project above median population growth, with the area expected to grow by 1,732 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 19.7%.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Leichhardt - One Mile recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Leichhardt - One Mile has seen approximately 10 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 54 homes were approved, with another 3 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 9.5 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This high demand outpaces supply, typically driving up prices and increasing buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $255,000, below regional levels. In FY-26, $29.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has significantly less development activity, 89.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Building activity has accelerated in recent years but remains lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 690 people. Population forecasts indicate Leichhardt - One Mile will gain 1,734 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Leichhardt - One Mile has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, Ipswich Better Bus Network, Woolworths Emerald Hill Shopping Centre, and Ipswich Smart City Program. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Leichhardt - One Mile lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Leichhardt - One Mile has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 11.2% as of September 2025, showing room for improvement compared to Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.8%. In September 2025, 3,588 residents were in work, with workforce participation at 54.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area has a high specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.8%, labour force increased by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 3.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leichhardt - One Mile's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows income in Leichhardt - One Mile SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income is $52,318 and the average income stands at $58,451. In Greater Brisbane, median income is $55,645 with an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Leichhardt - One Mile would be approximately $59,637 (median) and $66,628 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Leichhardt - One Mile fall between the 14th percentile nationally. Income brackets show 31.3% of the community earns $800-$1,499 (2,750 individuals), unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% earn $1,500-$2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

Leichhardt - One Mile is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Leichhardt - One Mile had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings at the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leichhardt - One Mile was 17.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.5% and rented ones at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,213, below Brisbane metro's $1,517. Median weekly rent in Leichhardt - One Mile was $290, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially higher at $375.

Leichhardt - One Mile features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.7% of all households, including 22.4% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 24.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.3%, composed of 27.0% lone person households and 4.3% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational outcomes in Leichhardt - One Mile fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 10.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Leichhardt - One Mile has 34 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 27 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 1,223 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 229 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 174 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Leichhardt - One Mile is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Leichhardt - One Mile faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% (~4,297 individuals) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are prevalent, impacting 14.6% and 12.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.4% (1,265 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors generally aligning with the broader population's profile.

Leichhardt - One Mile is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Leichhardt - One Mile, as per the census conducted on Tuesday 9 June 2020, exhibited a cultural diversity profile below the average for Greater Brisbane. It was found that 89.1% of its population were Australian citizens, with 87.8% having been born in Australia and 94.3% speaking English as their only language at home. Christianity was identified as the dominant religion in Leichhardt - One Mile, comprising 44.3% of the population.

However, there was an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, making up 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian at 29.6%, English at 28.7%, and Irish at 7.7%. Notably, there was an overrepresentation of Australian Aboriginal people in Leichhardt - One Mile, with 7.0% compared to the regional average of 4.1%. Similarly, German ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 5.4% (vs regional 6.4%) and Samoan ancestry was also underrepresented at 0.8% (vs regional 0.9%).

Leichhardt - One Mile hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Leichhardt - One Mile has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and significantly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 7.3% to 8.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.2% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Leichhardt - One Mile's age profile will significantly change. The population aged 65-74 is projected to grow by 411 people (54%), from 767 to 1,179. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above is expected to account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 25-34.