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 8,813 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 545 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,268 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,790 in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 435 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Leichhardt - One Mile has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the national average. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, an above median population growth is projected for Leichhardt - One Mile, with an expected increase of 1,732 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 19.4% in total 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 54 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved so far in FY26. On average, 9.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This significant demand outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and increases competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $255,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, $29.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong 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 often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has accelerated recently.

However, this activity remains lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and potential 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, indicative of its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Leichhardt - One Mile will gain 1,709 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting 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 identified 16 projects expected to influence the area. 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 projects 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 health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. As of September 2025, unemployment rate is 11.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.8%. There are 3,588 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 7.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 58.8%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 8.6% of residents work from home.

Manufacturing is a specialization, with employment share 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 locally appear limited. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.8%, labour force by 3.3%, reducing unemployment rate by 3.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 employment should increase by 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 2023 shows that Leichhardt - One Mile SA2 had an income below the national average. The median income was $55,007 and the average income stood at $61,217. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Leichhardt - One Mile would be approximately $60,458 (median) and $67,284 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Leichhardt - One Mile all fall between the 14th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.3% of individuals earn $800 - 1,499 annually, compared to 33.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 in metropolitan regions. 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's housing stock, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Leichhardt - One Mile stood at 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 $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $290, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Leichhardt - One Mile's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $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 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 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 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'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%). Vocational credentials are prominent, 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%, comprising 12.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% in 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 unique routes, collectively facilitating 1,083 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 229 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outwards, predominantly using cars at a rate of 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional norm. Only 8.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 154 trips daily 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 in this area, particularly amongst older age cohorts. Only approximately 50% of the total population (~4,388 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 14.6% and 12.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population in this area faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. There are 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,334 people), with health outcomes among seniors presenting some challenges but ranking 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 89.1% being citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 44.3%. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which comprised 0.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (29.6%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.7%) were the top groups. Australian Aboriginal (7.0%), German (5.4%), and Samoan (0.8%) showed notable divergences from regional averages.

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

Leichhardt - One Mile's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Leichhardt - One Mile had a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.2%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 7.3% to 9.2%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.2% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Leichhardt - One Mile's age profile. The number of residents aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 364 people (45%), from 814 to 1,179. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to remain unchanged with a growth of 0% (1 person).