Miles

Miles has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Miles statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 1,978. This reflects a growth of 104 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,874. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 1,959 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 78 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 4.6 persons per square kilometer. Miles (SA2) showed a growth rate of 5.5% since the 2021 census, exceeding both the SA3 area's 3.8% and the SA4 region's growth rates. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by ABS projections or years post-2032. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Miles (SA2) is expected to expand by 58 persons to reach a total population of 2,036 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Miles according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Miles has shown minimal construction activity with three new dwellings approved annually over the past five years, totalling 17. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs are typically specific and locally driven rather than broad market demand. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Miles has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Queensland, with its development pattern also being below national averages. New building activity consists of 60% detached houses and 40% townhouses or apartments, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets. This shift is notable as it differs from the area's current housing composition which is predominantly houses at 81%. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Miles is 484 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Miles is expected to grow by 20 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Miles has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project that may affect this region: Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project North, Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project, Arrow Energy Surat Pipeline Project, and Nathan Dam and Pipelines Project. The following details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Miles has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Miles has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7%. As of September 2025979 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 55.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction.

The area has a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance has limited presence with 11.0% employment compared to 16.1% regionally. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by 6.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Miles' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of Miles's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Miles is $43,638 and the average income stands at $47,610. This compares with figures for Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,963 (median) and $52,328 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Miles all fall between the 17th and 31st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (571 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 31.7% in the same category. While housing costs are modest with 88.5% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 22nd percentile nationally.

Miles is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Miles, as per the latest Census evaluation, 80.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 19.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure which was 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miles stood at 30.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 19.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miles was $1,020, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Miles was recorded at $200, which is substantially below Non-Metro Qld's $230 and the national figure of $375.

Miles features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.5% of all households, including 22.5% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.5%, with lone person households at 34.1% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Miles faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (33.4%). Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Miles is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant health challenges in Miles. A variety of conditions affect both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% (911 people), compared to 49.4% across Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common, affecting 10.0% and 9.5% respectively. 62.4% report no medical ailments, lower than Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Miles has 21.6% residents aged 65 and over (427 people), higher than Rest of Qld's 18.2%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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

Miles' population shows low cultural diversity, with 81.9% being citizens, 88.5% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 63.6%, compared to 64.6% across Rest of Qld. The top ancestry groups are Australian (34.1%), English (27.5%), and Scottish (7.3%).

Notable differences exist in Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.3%), Australian Aboriginal (6.8% vs 6.7%), and South African (0.8% vs 0.3%) representation.

Miles's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Miles is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 14.8% of Miles' population, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group grew from 13.6% to 14.8%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 10.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Miles. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 17 people, reaching 342 from 292. Conversely, the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.