Miami

The population is a little younger than the national figure, with a high proportion of adults in de facto relationships, which is well above the Queensland average. Children under 15 make up 14.3% of the community, a figure well below the national average.

Born overseas, 22.6% of residents bring a global perspective to the area, which is much higher than most similar places. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 9.5% of people use a language other than English at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 50.1%. This is far above the national figure and well above the Queensland average.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This is reflected in the 65.5% who completed Year 12, a figure well above the national average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are much higher than most similar areas, sitting a little above the national figure at $919. About 22.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23% of people—well below the national average.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national figure, and far fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Miami are noticeably older and have much higher Year 12 completion rates than those in the state or nation. Their household income is also well above the Queensland average.

Smaller households are common here, with nearly 30% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. About 2.2 people live in each home on average.

The area is dominated by flats, apartments, and townhouses, with detached houses being far less common than in most of Queensland. Renting is very common, and typical weekly rents of $470 are among the highest for similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people. This helps explain why 6.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Miami is a transient hub, with 50.5% of people moving in the last five years—among the highest for its level. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 68% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, construction, and hospitality.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, and groceries. This walkability is far above the state average.