Milton (Qld)

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

As of Nov 2025, Milton's population is estimated at around 3,716. This reflects an increase of 572 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,144. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,711 residents based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Milton's population density is approximately 3,288 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb experienced an 18.2% growth rate since the 2021 census, exceeding the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed about 72.0% of Milton's overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted by AreaSearch for areas not covered by ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, Milton is expected to increase by about 1.7% over the next 17 years, reaching around 3,865 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Milton has experienced around 66 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 332 homes were approved, with an additional 1 home approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 0.7 new residents arriving per new home over the past five financial years.

The supply of dwellings is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties is $1,793,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, there have been $38.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Milton shows 313.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, construction activity has eased recently.

This level is substantially higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing. There is an increasing blend of attached housing types, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (21.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 380 people per dwelling approval, Milton shows a developed market. Future projections estimate Milton adding 64 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Milton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the 305-Unit Milton Development, Kings Row Redevelopment, The Governess, 49 Reading Street, and The Manning by Mosaic. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Milton ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Milton has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of June 2025, Milton's unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and its workforce participation is higher at 79.3%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food sectors. Milton specializes in professional & technical employment with a share twice the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Milton's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

The area hosts more jobs than residents, attracting workers from surrounding areas, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 4.0 as at the Census. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 2.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Milton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Milton has high national incomes. The median is $64,817 and the average is $105,687. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Milton are approximately $73,885 (median) and $120,473 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationally are $1,183 weekly. Distribution data indicates 37.8% of Milton's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Milton features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Milton's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 21.1% houses and 79.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Milton was at 12.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.8% and rented dwellings at 70.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Milton was $1,950, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,513. The median weekly rent in Milton was $435, compared to Brisbane metro's $430. Nationally, Milton's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $435 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 47.7% of all households, including 13.0% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 4.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 52.3%, with lone person households at 39.9% and group households comprising 12.6%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Milton places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Milton's residents aged 15 and above have a higher percentage of university qualifications than both Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%), with 58.4% holding such qualifications. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.9%, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 10.7%. Current educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents enrolled in formal education.

This includes 16.8% in tertiary education, 4.3% in primary education, and 3.2% pursuing secondary education. Milton has two schools serving a total of 696 students: Hubbard's School and Milton State School. The area has significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1146. Educational provision follows conventional lines, split between one primary and one secondary institution.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Milton has 31 active public transport stops. These include ferry, train, and bus services. There are 97 different routes operating from these stops, providing a total of 6,131 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 115 meters. On average, there are 875 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 197 weekly trips per individual stop.

Milton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Milton has low prevalence rates for common health conditions across all age groups according to health outcomes data. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of Milton's total population (2,566 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.2%. Nationally, the average private health cover rate is 55.3%.

The most common conditions are mental health issues affecting 10.4%, and asthma impacting 7.9% of residents. A total of 76.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Brisbane's 74.7%. Milton has 256 people aged 65 and over, which is 6.9% of its population, lower than Greater Brisbane's 11.6%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Milton was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Milton's population showed high diversity, with 24.9% speaking languages other than English at home and 37.0% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion at 35.9%. While Judaism made up only 0.2%, this was similar to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

For ancestry, Milton had high proportions of English (24.6%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (11.9%). Spanish (0.9% vs regional 0.5%), French (0.9% vs 0.7%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.3%) were notably overrepresented.

Milton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Milton has a median age of 30, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Milton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (34.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of Milton's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 33.3% to 34.5%, while the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has risen from 1.5% to 2.7%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 4.9% to 4.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Milton's age structure. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 66 people (66%) from 100 to 167. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.