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 approximately 8,911 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 643 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,268. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,911 in June 2025 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 440 persons per square kilometer. Leichhardt - One Mile's population grew by 7.8% between the Census and May 2026, which is within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). The growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 51.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Proportional growth weightings are applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data when state projections do not provide age category splits. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 1,573 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.6% over the 16 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 granted approximately 10 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 54 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over these five years accommodates around 9.5 new residents per year, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $255,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $29.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Comparatively, Leichhardt - One Mile shows substantially reduced construction activity when measured against Greater Brisbane, with an 89.0% reduction in construction per person below the regional average. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's construction levels are also below national averages, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction in Leichhardt - One Mile comprises 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density is approximately 690 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Leichhardt - One Mile is projected to grow by 1,573 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, Ipswich Better Bus Network, Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre, and Ipswich Smart City Program. The following list details projects most relevant:.

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Employment drivers in Leichhardt - One Mile are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Leichhardt - One Mile has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 10.5% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.3%.

There are 3,715 residents in work currently, with an unemployment rate of 6.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 59.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Home-based workers make up a low 8.6% of the population. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing particularly notable at 1.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Over December 2025, employment increased by 12.3% while labour force grew by 7.2%, reducing unemployment by 4.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Leichhardt - One Mile's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2023, Leichhardt - One Mile SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,007 with an average level of $61,217. This is lower than national averages and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,256 (median) and $68,171 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Leichhardt - One Mile all fall between the 14th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 31.3% of the population (2,789 individuals) falls within the $800 - $1,499 income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Leichhardt - One Mile, with only 80.5% of income remaining after housing costs, 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's dwellings were 88.5% houses and 11.5% other types (semi-detached, apartments, etc.) in the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% others. Home ownership was at 17.4%, with mortgages at 27.5% and rentals at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,213, below Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $290, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Leichhardt - One Mile had lower mortgage repayments ($1,213 vs $1,863) and rents ($290 vs $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 constitute the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns 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 has university qualification rates of 10.1%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are 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, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high at 31.6%, with 12.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,083 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, typically residing 229 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 154 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Leichhardt - One Mile is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Leichhardt - One Mile faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~4,437 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 14.6 and 12.0% of residents respectively. Only 56.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,301 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader 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 June 2016, showed low cultural diversity: 89.1% were citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 94.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated, at 44.3%. The 'Other' religion category was underrepresented at 0.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 29.6%, English followed at 28.7%, and Irish were 7.7%. Notably, Australian Aboriginals were overrepresented at 7.0% (regional average: 2.1%), Germans at 5.4% (vs regional 4.2%), and Samoans at 0.8% (vs regional 0.9%).

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

At 32 years, Leichhardt - One Mile's median age is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). From 2021 to present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 7.3% to 8.9%. Conversely, the age group of 5-14 has decreased from 16.2% to 15.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Leichhardt - One Mile's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 343 people (43%), from 795 to 1,138. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, numbers in the 0-4 age range are expected to decrease by 5.