Miami
A 15.0% vacancy rate is Miami's most distinctive market signal, sitting alongside 7,445 residents in a compact 3.0 sq km footprint. Density reaches 2,484.7 people per sq km, while the median age of 37 is 3 years below the national average. Housing is mixed rather than detached-dominated, with 36.7% apartments, 31.6% semi-detached dwellings and 31.5% separate houses. Household income sits at the 66.1 percentile, above the midpoint. Compared with nearby Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Waters, the density figure is a useful reminder to assess Miami as a compact coastal market, not only by its beachside reputation.
Population
7,445
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,831/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Miami suits buyers who want a smaller-format coastal home, because 41.1% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and another 35.0% have 3 bedrooms. Apartments account for 36.7%, semi-detached homes 31.6% and separate houses 31.5%, so choice is broader than in a conventional detached-house market. The $2,000 monthly mortgage indicator compares with $470 weekly rent, while mortgage costs equal 25.2% of household income versus 25.7% for rent. Because a current median house price is unavailable, buyers should compare each property's sale history, body-corporate costs and condition rather than rely on one suburb-wide benchmark. Compared with Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Waters, dwelling type and ongoing fees deserve close attention.
For Buyers
Miami suits buyers who want a smaller-format coastal home, because 41.1% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and another 35.0% have 3 bedrooms. Apartments account for 36.7%, semi-detached homes 31.6% and separate houses 31.5%, so choice is broader than in a conventional detached-house market. The $2,000 monthly mortgage indicator compares with $470 weekly rent, while mortgage costs equal 25.2% of household income versus 25.7% for rent. Because a current median house price is unavailable, buyers should compare each property's sale history, body-corporate costs and condition rather than rely on one suburb-wide benchmark. Compared with Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Waters, dwelling type and ongoing fees deserve close attention.
For Investors
Miami has a substantial rental base: 39.9% of dwellings are rented, higher than the 25.4% owned outright, and weekly rent is $470. That supports tenant demand, but the 15.0% vacancy rate means investors should stress-test leasing time and incentives rather than assume every property will perform the same. Nine development applications were recorded over 12 months, while apartments and semi-detached homes account for 36.7% and 31.6% of stock. Forecast growth is 1.34% annually and is driven by Overseas migration, adding a demand tailwind. Yield assessment remains incomplete without a current median sale price, so rental return should be tested against the specific dwelling's purchase cost.
Development Activity
Total DAs
9
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Miami
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Miami State High School
Demographics
Miami's median age is 37, 3 years below the national average, and 36.1% of residents hold a university qualification, 6 percentage points above the national figure. Overseas-born residents represent 23.9%, 2.3 points above national, while average household size is 2.2, 0.3 below national. That smaller household structure aligns with the 41.1% share of two-bedroom homes. English, Irish and Scottish are the leading ancestries, with counts of 3,166, 1,007 and 831. No religion is recorded for 3,674 people versus 2,970 identifying with Christianity. Mobility is moderate: 67.9% stayed at the same address and 32.1% moved, useful context when comparing Miami with Burleigh Heads or Mermaid Waters.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
31.5%
Houses
31.6%
Townhouse
36.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Miami's tenure pattern is more rental-oriented than fully owned: 39.9% rent, compared with 25.4% owning outright and 33.4% paying a mortgage. The dwelling mix is not detached-dominated, with 36.7% apartments, 31.6% semi-detached homes and 31.5% separate houses. Two-bedroom properties lead at 41.1%, followed by 3-bedroom homes at 35.0%, which helps explain the average household size of 2.2. Reported housing costs are $470 a week for rent and $2,000 a month for a mortgage, representing 25.7% and 25.2% of household income respectively. Because a current median house price is unavailable, compare each property with recent settled sales rather than a suburb-wide median. Compared with Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Waters, tenure and dwelling type should be checked address by address.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $470.
$1,150
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $1,150 · units $850
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$919
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
15.0%
Unoccupied
543
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.8%
Couples with children
44.7%
Couples, no children
16.6%
Single parent
1,889
Total families
Economy & Employment
Miami's employment base leans toward essential and service-linked sectors: healthcare accounts for 16.8% of industry jobs with 498 workers, followed by construction at 13.6% and 404, education at 11.9% and 353, professional and technical work at 9.5% and 283, and hospitality at 8.7% and 257. Occupations are led by 1,056 professionals, 612 managers and 562 trades workers. Participation is 68.0%, unemployment is 4.3%, and 54.9% of employed residents work full time. Household income is $1,831 weekly at the 66.1 percentile, above the midpoint. SEIFA IEO, IRSD and IRSAD sit in decile 7, while IER is decile 5, indicating economic resources rank lower than education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
4,337
Unemployed
188
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.9%
Part-time
34.7%
Participation
68.0%
Employed
4,149
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.1%
Postgraduate
7.3%
Born Overseas
23.9%
Dwellings
3,067
Transport to Work
Miami is car-oriented: 71.5% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.0% using public transport and 5.1% walking or cycling. A further 17.9% work from home, which can reduce daily commuting but makes home layout and internet reliability more relevant. One local school is Miami State High School, a government State High School; families should confirm enrolment zones for the exact address rather than infer access from proximity. No suburb-level crime rate is available, so check current Queensland Police mapping before making a safety judgement. IRSAD sits in decile 7, above the midpoint, indicating stronger relative advantage than lower-decile areas. The compact 3.0 sq km area supports shorter local trips than a spread-out suburb, but the transport mix still favours cars.
Drive
71.5%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
5.1%
Work from Home
17.9%
Population Forecast
+1.34%/yr
(+114 people/yr)
EstablishedMiami's forecast trend is 1.34% a year, above zero and primarily driven by Overseas migration. The wider area's 10-year population change is 16.9%, while the shift trajectory is Mixed, so momentum is positive without being uniform. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 25, and the shift model also records 42.4% rent growth. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 53.3 in 2011 to 51.1 in 2021, while real income growth is 20.7%. The absence of a COVID dip and the overseas-migration driver support continued demand, but the 15.0% vacancy rate means growth may be absorbed unevenly across apartments, semi-detached homes and separate houses.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+159
Net Internal / yr
+29
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +29% since 2011, Accelerating: 8% → 19%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Miami compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miami a good suburb to live in?
Miami can suit buyers who value a compact coastal setting, mixed housing and local schooling. Its median age is 37, 3 years below national, and average household size is 2.2. With 17.9% working from home and 71.5% driving, it suits people who value flexible routines but can still manage car-oriented transport.
What is the median house price in Miami?
Miami's current median house price is unavailable as a reliable figure. The $2,000 monthly mortgage indicator and $470 weekly rent provide cost context, but neither is a sale-price substitute. Buyers should compare recent settled sales and the costs of each property rather than rely on an unverified suburb-wide median.
What schools are in Miami?
Miami State High School is the named local option and is a government State High School. Confirm the catchment and year-level availability for the exact address, because enrolment boundaries can differ within a 3.0 sq km suburb. School proximity should not be treated as a measure of performance or quality.
Is Miami safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is unavailable for Miami, so a definitive safety verdict should not be made from location alone. Check current Queensland Police mapping and visit at different times. Miami has 7,445 residents and a 15.0% vacancy rate, so street activity may vary by location and time.
Is Miami good for property investment?
Miami has investor appeal because 39.9% of dwellings are rented and weekly rent is $470. However, the 15.0% vacancy rate is high, so leasing time and incentives require careful testing. Nine development applications over 12 months and forecast growth of 1.34% annually add supply and demand context.
How is Miami's population changing?
Miami's growth outlook is positive but not uniform. Annual trend is 1.34%, with Overseas migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 16.9% over 10 years. The trajectory is Mixed, and gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 25, indicating gradual change rather than a settled boom.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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