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 approximately 8,788 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 520 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,268. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,790 in June 2024 and three additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 434 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Leichhardt - One Mile has experienced resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, exceeding the national average. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, using 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, Leichhardt - One Mile is projected to grow by 1,732 persons, recording a total gain of 19.7% over the 17 years based on the latest population numbers, indicating above median growth trends nationally.

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 over the past five financial years, with a total of 54 approvals from FY21 to FY25, and an additional 2 in FY26. This area has experienced an average of 9.5 people moving in for each dwelling built over these five years. Commercial approvals registered this year amount to $29.6 million, indicating significant local business investment.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has had significantly less development activity, with only 11% of the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has increased in recent years. The area's new building activity consists of 75% detached dwellings and 25% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are estimated to be 690 people per dwelling approval in the area. Population forecasts indicate Leichhardt - One Mile will gain 1,734 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified sixteen projects expected to impact the area. Notable projects 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 likely to be 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 representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area, which had an unemployment rate of 12.2% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. There were 3,501 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 8.1%, higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 54.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had a particularly high share of jobs at 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3% while labour force increased by 0.3%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Leichhardt - One Mile. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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

Leichhardt - One Mile's postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income at $52,318 and average income at $58,451. This is below national averages of $55,645 (median) and $70,520 (average) in Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $59,637 (median) and $66,628 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Leichhardt - One Mile at the 14th percentile nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. The most common income bracket is $800 - 1,499, capturing 31.3% of the community. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in its dwelling structure as of the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 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, the area's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 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%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with Greater Brisbane's 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 prevalent at 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 (9.2%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high at 31.6%, including 12.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Leichhardt - One Mile's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,050 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 973) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The area has 2 primary schools, 1 K-12 school, and a specialist school addressing specific learning needs. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 23.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, suggesting the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to 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, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, providing a total of 1,223 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 229 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 174 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per 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 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 seniors facing health challenges broadly similar to the general 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, surveyed in 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 89.1% citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 44.3%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 0.7%, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (29.6%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.7%) were the top groups. Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 7.0% compared to 4.1% regionally, while German was slightly underrepresented at 5.4% versus 6.4%. Samoan representation was also lower at 0.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 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 both the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 years (12.1%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 65-74 years has increased from 7.3% to 8.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 years has decreased from 16.2% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Leichhardt - One Mile's age profile. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 411 people (54%), from 767 to 1,179, and the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 years and 25-34 years.