Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Miami
3 km²
A growing population and rising incomes have shifted the feel of Miami since 2011. The community has become more professional and affluent, with a significant increase in university qualifications and a jump in the number of people earning over $3,000 a week. It is a highly mobile area where half of the residents moved here in the last five years, including many arriving from overseas. This transition has created a modern, walkable suburb where many people live in apartments and townhouses rather than traditional detached houses.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is a community with fewer children than most, though there has been a notable rise in people living in de facto relationships.
About 22.6% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 84.6% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home has risen slightly since 2011, it remains far below the national figure.
Over half of the population now report no religion, a figure that has risen by 27 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
Residents are well-qualified, with 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and reflects a trend of increasing education levels since 2011.
Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $919 being above the national figure. The number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has also risen significantly since 2011.
The community is healthier than most areas, with a much lower percentage of people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are slightly lower than the state average. Fewer people here provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to most other similar areas.
First Nations residents in Miami are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. They also have much higher rates of Year 12 completion and higher household incomes than the national average.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per household. There is a higher than average number of people living alone, which is consistent with the lower number of children in the area.
The area is dominated by apartments and townhouses, with far fewer detached houses than the state average. Renting is much more common here, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
While most people drive to work, the area is well-served by buses. Working from home has become much more common since 2011, rising from 4.7% to 15.2%.
Miami is a high-turnover area, with 50.5% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, which is well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is largely professional, with common industries including healthcare, construction, and hospitality.
The area is relatively advantaged and has seen strong population growth since 2021. It ranks higher than most similar areas for overall advantage and job skills.
The area experiences high annual rainfall compared to the state average, while its minimum temperatures are much higher than in most other Queensland areas.
This is a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. It is far more walkable than the average Queensland suburb.