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Miles vs Surat

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 125 km apart · Miles profile · Surat profile

Miles Surat

Miles and Surat (L) are two Queensland towns with distinct profiles. Residents are far older in Surat (L), where the typical age is 47 compared to 39 in Miles. Miles has a more mobile and diverse population, with 48.9% of people moving there in the last five years and a higher share of people born overseas. Surat (L) is more dominated by detached houses, which make up 90.2% of homes, compared to 73.6% in Miles. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also make up a larger part of the community in Surat (L) at 20.6%.

Typical weekly incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $1,100 for households. While they share similar pay and household sizes, the age gap between them has widened since 2011. Miles remains more likely to have residents who finished Year 12, though this gap has narrowed slightly over time. Meanwhile, the difference in the number of people using languages other than English at home has grown.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 0.9 pts higher in Miles Population: 947 larger in Miles Separate houses: 16.5 pts higher in Surat Other language: 4.8 pts higher in Miles Recent movers: 15.5 pts higher in Miles

Demographics & Identity

Population in Milesin Surat +947 larger in Miles gap narrowing
1,349 62nd pct 402 26th pct
Median age in Milesin Surat +8 yrs older in Surat gap widening
39 yrs 29th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Milesin Surat +9.8 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
10.8% 80th pct 20.6% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Milesin Surat +6.4 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
21.0% 45th pct 27.4% 67th pct
Under 15 in Milesin Surat +3.1 pts higher in Surat gap steady
18.3% 56th pct 21.4% 77th pct
De facto in Milesin Surat +1.8 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
15.7% 74th pct 17.5% 84th pct

Age structure

21.0% Seniors (65+) +6.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
22.8% Older adults (45–64) +2.5 pts ▸ 25.4%
24.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.4 pts 23.1%
18.3% Children (0–14) +3.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
13.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 4.7%

Marital status

40.5% Never married ◂ +8.6 pts 32.0%
35.3% Married +3.0 pts ▸ 38.2%
10.6% Divorced +2.9 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.2% Widowed +1.4 pts ▸ 10.7%
4.5% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Miles Surat

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Milesin Surat +5.5 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
10.2% 45th pct 4.7% 11th pct

Country of birth

75.5% Australia +14.0 pts ▸ 89.6%
2.4% Philippines ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.2% India +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% England ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.9% Australian +10.8 pts ▸ 51.7%
35.4% English ◂ +3.8 pts 31.6%
9.9% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
8.1% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.2% German ◂ +0.2 pts 6.0%
3.2% Filipino ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%
0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Milesin Surat +4.8 pts higher in Miles gap widening
6.1% 74th pct 1.2% 11th pct
Limited English in Milesin Surat +0.3 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
0.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.3% English only +13.2 pts ▸ 92.5%
0.0% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Milesin Surat +4.7 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
30.2% 14th pct 34.8% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

52.1% Christianity +2.9 pts ▸ 55.0%
30.2% No religion +4.7 pts ▸ 34.8%
16.0% Not stated ◂ +8.5 pts 7.5%
0.4% Hinduism +1.9 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Milesin Surat +12.2 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
41.2% 58th pct 29.0% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in Milesin Surat +0.1 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
10.1% 41st pct 10.0% 40th pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 ◂ +12.2 pts 29.0%
22.8% Year 10 +11.0 pts ▸ 33.8%
15.4% Year 9 or below +10.1 pts ▸ 25.5%
4.9% Year 11 ◂ +1.1 pts 3.8%

Highest qualification level

34.7% Certificate III / IV +10.0 pts ▸ 44.8%
16.2% Bachelor degree +1.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.9% Engineering & related +0.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
8.0% Health +6.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
8.0% Education +4.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.2% Management & commerce ◂ +5.6 pts 5.6%
8.0% Society & culture +3.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.6% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.7% Architecture & building +1.2 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.3% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.8% Creative arts +1.3 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Milesin Surat +$8 higher in Miles gap narrowing
$698 57th pct $690 55th pct
Household income in Milesin Surat +$69 higher in Miles gap narrowing
$1,131 37th pct $1,062 30th pct
Family income in Milesin Surat +$10 higher in Surat gap narrowing
$1,532 47th pct $1,542 47th pct
High earners in Milesin Surat +1.7 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
5.8% 45th pct 7.5% 60th pct
High-income homes in Milesin Surat +1.9 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
8.5% 38th pct 10.4% 49th pct

Household income distribution

24.7% Under $650 +12.9 pts ▸ 37.6%
33.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.1 pts 29.5%
25.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.2 pts ▸ 26.0%
4.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.6% $4,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 4.6%

Personal income distribution

39.4% Under $650 +3.3 pts ▸ 42.6%
31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.4 pts 30.4%
12.3% $1,500–$2,999 +5.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Milesin Surat +6.0 pts higher in Surat
32.8% 49th pct 38.8% 79th pct
Mental health in Milesin Surat +2.4 pts higher in Miles
11.3% 70th pct 9.0% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Milesin Surat +0.4 pts higher in Surat gap steady
7.3% 62nd pct 7.7% 67th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis +4.2 pts ▸ 14.9%
11.3% Asthma +0.8 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.3% Mental health ◂ +2.4 pts 9.0%
5.9% Diabetes +2.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.5% Other condition +1.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.3% Heart disease +2.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 2.5%
1.3% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.6% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.5% None ◂ +0.5 pts 51.0%
19.8% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 22.1%
7.3% Two conditions +3.1 pts ▸ 10.4%
5.7% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 6.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Milesin Surat +3.5 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
18.1% 57th pct 21.6% 76th pct
Unpaid carers in Milesin Surat +3.0 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
8.9% 12th pct 11.9% 32nd pct
Unpaid child care in Milesin Surat +6.5 pts higher in Surat gap widening
19.2% 24th pct 25.7% 57th pct
Defence service in Milesin Surat +0.3 pts higher in Surat
3.5% 49th pct 3.8% 57th pct
Housework 15h+ in Milesin Surat +6.1 pts higher in Surat gap widening
16.1% 11th pct 22.3% 34th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Milesin Surat +0.1 larger in Miles gap narrowing
2.1 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Milesin Surat +3.8 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
22.3% 83rd pct 18.5% 70th pct
Living alone in Milesin Surat +1.0 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
38.9% 86th pct 39.9% 87th pct

Family composition

43.5% Couples with children +0.4 pts ▸ 43.9%
31.1% Couples without children +2.5 pts ▸ 33.6%
22.3% One-parent families ◂ +3.8 pts 18.5%
3.0% Other families ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.9% 1 person +1.0 pts ▸ 39.9%
32.6% 2 people +2.0 pts ▸ 34.7%
12.7% 3 people ◂ +2.9 pts 9.8%
8.0% 4 people ◂ +1.0 pts 6.9%
4.2% 5 people +1.6 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.5% 6 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Milesin Surat +$42 higher in Miles gap narrowing
$192 21st pct $150 11th pct
Mortgage in Milesin Surat +$98 higher in Miles gap narrowing
$878 15th pct $780 10th pct
People / bedroom in Milesin Surat +0.10 higher in Surat gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Milesin Surat +9.8 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
50.9% 89th pct 41.0% 87th pct
Owned outright in Milesin Surat +6.8 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
25.6% 16th pct 32.4% 29th pct
Separate houses in Milesin Surat +16.5 pts higher in Surat gap widening
73.6% 8th pct 90.2% 34th pct
3+ bedrooms in Milesin Surat +7.3 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
76.1% 46th pct 68.8% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.9% Rented ◂ +9.8 pts 41.0%
25.6% Owned outright +6.8 pts ▸ 32.4%
17.3% Owned with a mortgage +5.3 pts ▸ 22.5%
2.8% Other tenure +1.8 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.9% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 2.9%

Types of homes

73.6% Separate house +16.5 pts ▸ 90.2%
21.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +19.5 pts 1.7%
2.5% Flat or apartment +3.3 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.6% Other dwelling +1.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Bedrooms per home

43.3% 3 bedrooms +8.2 pts ▸ 51.4%
27.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.3 pts 15.0%
15.2% 2 bedrooms +3.3 pts ▸ 18.5%
7.0% 1 bedroom +2.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
5.5% 5 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 2.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

49.3% Under $200 +9.9 pts ▸ 59.2%
46.3% $200–$349 ◂ +16.7 pts 29.6%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

56.0% Under $1,000 +33.7 pts ▸ 89.7%
30.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.7 pts 23.1%
5.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Milesin Surat +1.0 pts higher in Surat gap narrowing
7.1% 76th pct 8.1% 81st pct
Work from home in Milesin Surat +1.9 pts higher in Miles gap widening
3.8% 18th pct 1.9% 8th pct
PT commute in Milesin Surat +0.9 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
0.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

67.9% Car (driver) ◂ +9.3 pts 58.6%
9.6% Walked +9.5 pts ▸ 19.1%
5.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.0 pts 3.8%
3.8% Worked at home ◂ +1.9 pts 1.9%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

47.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.6 pts 41.0%
31.5% 2 vehicles +4.3 pts ▸ 35.8%
10.0% 3 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 11.0%
7.1% No vehicle +1.0 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.9% 4 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 5.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Milesin Surat +15.5 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
48.9% 92nd pct 33.4% 43rd pct
Recent arrivals in Milesin Surat
23.2% 89th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Milesin Surat +3.1 pts higher in Miles gap widening
5.0% 54th pct 1.9% 11th pct
Participation in Milesin Surat +3.3 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
52.9% 49th pct 49.5% 39th pct
Full-time in Milesin Surat +1.3 pts higher in Miles gap narrowing
66.2% 90th pct 65.0% 88th pct

Industries people work in

6.9% Public administration & safety +12.9 pts ▸ 19.7%
9.9% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
9.0% Education & training +5.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.2% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 pts 3.2%
7.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
9.7% Construction ◂ +2.1 pts 7.6%
9.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 7.6%
2.9% Manufacturing +6.0 pts ▸ 8.9%
6.3% Mining ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%
4.2% Other services ◂ +1.0 pts 3.2%
4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.9% Labourers ◂ +5.2 pts 14.6%
11.2% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 19.1%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.5 pts 11.5%
12.5% Machinery operators & drivers +0.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
7.9% Managers +3.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.0% Professionals ◂ +0.2 pts 10.8%
9.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.8 pts 5.7%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.0 pts 2.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Milesin Surat +0.1 higher in Surat
5.7 78th pct 5.8 80th pct
Types ≤15 min in Milesin Surat +0.6 more in Surat
6.3 81st pct 6.8 89th pct
15-min city in Milesin Surat +8.2 pts higher in Surat
89.0% 81st pct 97.3% 95th pct
Walk to shops in Milesin Surat +8.5 pts higher in Surat
88.0% 79th pct 96.6% 92nd pct
Walk to transit in Milesin Surat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Milesin Surat +5.0 pts higher in Surat
93.0% 82nd pct 97.9% 94th pct
Walk to a park in Milesin Surat +1.1 pts higher in Miles
99.1% 81st pct 97.9% 71st pct
Walk to health in Milesin Surat +5.0 pts higher in Surat
92.3% 92nd pct 97.3% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Milesin Surat +13.7 more in Surat
38.5 82nd pct 52.2 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Milesin Surat +39 higher in Miles
58 78th pct 20 30th pct
Mean slope in Milesin Surat +0.7 pts higher in Miles
3.6% 33rd pct 2.9% 19th pct

Compare Miles with nearby areas

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Compare Surat with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Miles vs Surat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315062/miles/vs/UCL322114/surat