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Miles QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Miles, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Miles QLD is 1,874 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Miles is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Miles is $200 per week ($867 per month). Miles has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Miles has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Miles is India. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miles is $1,020.

There were 361 recorded offences in Miles in 2025-26, a rate of 193 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (113 offences).

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Miles Population

residents (Census 2021)

Miles Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$716/wk

$37,232 per year

#5172 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,020/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Miles Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (905) Female 51.7% (968)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

1,874 people · 431.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Miles Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Miles Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.2% 195 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.8% 129 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Miles Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

India

1.4%

Canada

0.6%

England

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Miles Religion

No Religion

30.6%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

18.1%

Not stated

15.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.3%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Lutheran

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Miles Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Miles Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

27.0%

SAL Filipin

24.3%

IAL Punjabi

12.2%

Other

10.8%

Afrikaans

8.1%

French

6.8%

Malayalam

6.8%

Mandarin

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Miles Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 513 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 231 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 31 people

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Not in labour force

38.3% 481 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Miles Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Postgraduate Degree

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Miles Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Professionals

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Labourers

11.9%

Managers

10.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Miles Field of Study

Engineering

21.9%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Education

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.5%

Health

10.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Miles Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Miles Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Miles Marital Status

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Married

40.6% 608

↔️

Separated

4.7% 70

📋

Divorced

9.8% 146

🕊️

Widowed

7.9% 118

👤

Never married

37.0% 554

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Miles Ancestry

Australian

35.1%

English

28.3%

Scottish

7.5%

Irish

7.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.1%

German

4.6%

Other

3.8%

Filipino

2.5%

Indian

1.2%

Italian

1.0%

South African

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Miles School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.4%

Secondary — Government

27.8%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Secondary — Catholic

3.2%

Primary — Catholic

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Miles Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.8% 252

✅

No need for assistance

92.2% 2,989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Miles Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.2% 311

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 973

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Miles Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

9.8%

$450-$599/mo

11.6%

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Miles How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.9%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Walked only

8.7%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Truck

1.8%

Bus

1.1%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Miles Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

41.9%

2 vehicles

32.6%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Miles Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

13.1%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

33.0%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Miles Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

54.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Miles Indigenous Population

11.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

375

Indigenous residents

2,900

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Miles Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

195

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Miles Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Miles Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children

31.1%

One parent — children under 15

15.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Miles Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 48

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Never served

96.3% 1,242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Miles Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 172

—

Did not provide

86.7% 1,118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Miles Children Ever Born

No children

27.0%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

11.8%

5+ children

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Miles When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Miles Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Miles Household Size

1 person

34.3%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Miles Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,280

Moved — same area (SA2)

146

Moved from QLD

116

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Miles Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.4%

Step family — no other children

8.6%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Miles Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 361 total

Theft

113

Drug Offences

Domestic Violence

Assault

Traffic

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Miles Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,263/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Miles

Your weekly income

≈ $5,473/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,063/wk

Rent share 15.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $22/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $43/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

Miles vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Beerburrum

Pop: 941 Income: $726/wk Rent: $325/wk

Cooee Bay

Pop: 942 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

Belvedere

Pop: 943 Income: $757/wk Rent: $280/wk

Machans Beach

Pop: 943 Income: $829/wk Rent: $370/wk

Springsure

Pop: 950 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glenore Grove

Pop: 953 Income: $691/wk Rent: $330/wk

Compare Miles

Miles vs Beerburrum →Miles vs Cooee Bay →Miles vs Belvedere →Miles vs Machans Beach →

Frequently Asked Questions About Miles

What is the population of Miles QLD?

The population of Miles QLD is 1,874 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Miles is ranked #3,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Miles?

The median personal income in Miles QLD is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,263 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Miles is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Miles?

Median rent in Miles QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Miles ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Miles?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miles QLD is $1,020. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Miles?

The median age in Miles QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Miles a good suburb to live in?

Miles is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,874.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31833. All dollar figures in AUD.