Leichhardt - One Mile
Statistical Area - sa2

Leichhardt - One Mile lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Leichhardt - One Mile's population is 8,788 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth since the 2021 Census which reported 8,268 people, an increase of 520 (6.3%). The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,790 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 434 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Leichhardt - One Mile's compound annual growth rate was 1.6%, outperforming national averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.6% of overall population gains recently.

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. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth, with the area expected to grow by 1,732 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 19.7% over the 17 years.

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. Development approval data from the ABS shows 54 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with one already approved in FY26. On average, around 9.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years. This suggests supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $350,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options. There have been $29.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has significantly less development activity, with 89.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated recently. 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, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Leichhardt - One Mile will gain 1,734 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Leichhardt - One Mile has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially affecting this region. Key projects are Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, Ipswich Public Transport Improvements, Ipswich Smart City Program, and Woolworths Emerald Hill Shopping Centre. The following list details those likely most 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. Key sectors include essential services, health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

The unemployment rate was 12.2% in June 2025, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 3,501 residents were employed. Workforce participation was 54.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

The area has a significant employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 4.3% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, and labour force increased by 0.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leichhardt - One Mile's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Leichhardt - One Mile had incomes below the national average. The median income was $52,318 and the average income was $58,451. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $58,444 (median) and $65,296 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Leichhardt - One Mile's household, family, and personal incomes all fell between the 14th and 14th percentiles nationally. The $800 - $1,499 earnings band captured 31.3% of the community (2,750 individuals), unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile.

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's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had similar figures at 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leichardt - 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 average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Leichhardt - One Mile was $290, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 comprise the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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 faces notable educational challenges, with its university qualification rate at 10.1%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (7.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 32.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.7% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education. Leichhardt - One Mile's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,050 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 973) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools, 1 K-12 school, and a specialist school addressing specific learning needs. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (23.3 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 18.0), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 27 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,223 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 229 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 174 daily trips across all routes, translating 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 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues (14.6%) and asthma (12.0%) are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area. Conversely, 56.3% report having no medical ailments compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. The population aged 65 and over stands at 14.4% (1,265 people). Senior health outcomes present challenges similar to those of the general population.

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, surveyed in August 2016, had low cultural diversity: 89.1% were citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 94.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.3%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (29.6%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.7%) were top groups. Notably, Australian Aboriginal (7.0%) and German (5.4%) were overrepresented, while Samoan (0.8%) was slightly underrepresented compared to regional figures.

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 Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's 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 the present, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 7.3% to 8.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 16.2% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Leichhardt - One Mile's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is expected to increase by 411 people (54%), rising from 767 to 1,179. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for 52% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic trend in the area. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34.