One Mile (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with address records validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of One Mile (Qld) is approximately 2,167 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 129 people (6.3%) compared to the 2,038 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Districts calculated this updated figure of 2,167 residents by evaluating the June 2025 ABS release of ERP figures alongside 2 new addresses verified since the Census date. With these population numbers, the local density stands at 1,252 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national points of comparison analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural increase, which was responsible for roughly 63.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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The suburb of One Mile (Qld) has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and manual workers, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.0%, and a 14.0% rise in estimated jobs over the past year, according to Districts regional data. As of March 2026, there are 943 employed residents, though the unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce is notably low at 58.6% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census data, a modest 9.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by Districts, shows that income levels in the suburb of One Mile (Qld) are below the national average. Local taxpayers record a median income of $48,689 and an average income of $54,397, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $54,220 for the median and $60,576 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area all sit between the 9th and 11th percentiles nationally. The local earnings distribution is dominated by the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, which accounts for 31.2% of residents (676 people), whereas the regional trend shows of earners fall into the - range. Financial strain from housing costs is high, leaving residents with only of their income after housing expenses, placing the suburb in the th percentile for affordability.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of One Mile (Qld) consisted of 86.4% separate houses and 13.7% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan average at 24.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.4%) or renting (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,153 was much lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, and the median weekly rent was $280, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380. Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 63.0%, consisting of couples with children at 21.4%, couples without children at 20.3%, and single parent households at 20.4%. The remaining 37.0% are non-family households, which are predominantly lone person households at 32.8% and group living arrangements at 4.4%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Local education statistics indicate lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 9.3% of residents compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational development. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificate qualifications at 30.8%.

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Public transport data shows 9 active transit stops within the suburb of One Mile (Qld), consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 distinct routes, providing a total of 171 weekly passenger journeys. Access to public transit is high, with residents living an average of 189 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, leading most workers to travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A relatively small 9.0% of workers work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates show significant health challenges in the suburb of One Mile (Qld), affecting both youth and elderly demographics, while the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population (~1,056 people). This is lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of One Mile (Qld) is lower than the national average, with citizens representing 89.9% of the population, 88.6% born in Australia, and 95.7% of residents speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 46.4% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of One Mile (Qld) is 37 years, which is very close to the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane region, there is a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (11.0%) but a smaller share of people aged 35 - 44 (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 rose from 9.3% to 11.0%, while the group aged 5 to 14 fell from 15.5% to 13.9%. Demographic models indicate the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to grow by 79%, adding people to total . Older residents aged + are projected to account for of the population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the number of children aged to is expected to remain completely unchanged, showing no growth or decline.

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One Mile currently has an estimated 123 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 87 children aged 0-2 and 58 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 123 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 260. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.