Miami · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Miami

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Far more people in de facto relationships live in Miami than in the rest of Australia. This is a growing area that has added about 1,081 people since 2011. It is generally a younger place, with a typical resident aged 37.

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📍 Miami, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Miami sits — Total population

7,445 ▲ +17.0%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Miami — lower than 63% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Miami7,445
4220, QLD 32,574
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew 17% between 2011 and 2021 to reach 7,445 people. These residents are a little younger than the typical person in Queensland or Australia.

7,445 ▲ +17.0%

Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 6,364
  • 2016: 6,843
  • 2021: 7,445

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

37 yrs ▲ +2.8%

Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 36 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 37 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.1%, a figure that is a little below the state average but has risen since 2011.

15.1% ▲ +8.5%

Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.9%
  • 2016: 15.2%
  • 2021: 15.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

14.3% ▲ +4.6%

Lower than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.7%
  • 2016: 13.4%
  • 2021: 14.3%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Miami, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (15%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are very common here, at 19.1%, which is well above the Queensland figure. About 2.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Australian average.

2.2% ▲ +33.4%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.7%
  • 2016: 1.5%
  • 2021: 2.2%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

19.1% ▲ +42.1%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.5%
  • 2016: 15.7%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Miami, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (12%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 43 males; 85+: 74 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 62 males; 80–84: 61 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 109 males; 75–79: 127 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 137 males; 70–74: 150 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 168 males; 65–69: 189 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 193 males; 60–64: 200 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 198 males; 55–59: 214 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 207 males; 50–54: 221 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 293 males; 45–49: 259 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 267 males; 40–44: 267 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 308 males; 35–39: 331 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 358 males; 30–34: 413 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 324 males; 25–29: 397 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 213 males; 20–24: 280 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 140 males; 15–19: 163 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 157 males; 10–14: 174 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 156 males; 5–9: 161 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 225 males; 0–4: 200 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Miami [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/309011229/miami/topic/demographics-identity