One Mile
With a median house price estimated at $340,000 and a SEIFA disadvantage decile of 1 nationally, One Mile sits firmly at the affordable end of the Ipswich housing market. All four SEIFA indexes score in decile 1, the lowest advantage tier, yet household income covers mortgage repayments at 22.7% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb spans just 1.73 km2 with 2,038 residents at a density of 1,179 per km2, and 86.4% of dwellings are separate houses, higher than most urban Queensland suburbs.
Population
2,038
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,173/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$340K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $340,000 is well below the Queensland state median, making One Mile one of the more accessible entry points in the Ipswich corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,153, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays comfortably below the 30% stress benchmark. Separate houses dominate at 86.4% of dwellings, with 3-bedroom homes the most common at 53.7% and 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for another 25.5%. Weekly rent is $280, giving renters a rent-to-income ratio of 23.9%, also below stress levels. Outright owners make up 23.8% and mortgage holders 34.3%, while 41.9% rent, a renter share higher than many comparable regional suburbs.
For Buyers
The median house price of $340,000 is well below the Queensland state median, making One Mile one of the more accessible entry points in the Ipswich corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,153, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays comfortably below the 30% stress benchmark. Separate houses dominate at 86.4% of dwellings, with 3-bedroom homes the most common at 53.7% and 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for another 25.5%. Weekly rent is $280, giving renters a rent-to-income ratio of 23.9%, also below stress levels. Outright owners make up 23.8% and mortgage holders 34.3%, while 41.9% rent, a renter share higher than many comparable regional suburbs.
For Investors
One Mile's 41.9% renter share is well above the national average, providing landlords a large tenant pool at a $280 weekly rent. The vacancy rate of 9.2% is elevated compared to tighter Queensland rental markets, which signals that while demand exists, supply has kept pace. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not the driver of that vacancy. The $340,000 median translates to a gross yield near 4.3% at current rents, higher than many inner-city markets. The decile 1 SEIFA scores reflect affordability constraints that keep prices accessible for investors but also cap the tenant income profile, with household income sitting at only the 23.3rd percentile nationally.
Demographics
One Mile's median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, reflecting a relatively younger population. English ancestry dominates at 834 residents, followed by Irish at 220 and Scottish at 210, a strongly Anglo-Celtic profile. Overseas-born residents account for just 11.4%, which is 10.2 percentage points below the national average, one of the clearest markers of the suburb's character. University qualifications reach 13.6%, which is 16.5 points below national, consistent with the decile 1 IEO score for education and occupation. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure exactly. Couples with children make up 558 families compared to 348 couples without children, reflecting the suburb's younger family orientation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.4%
Houses
8.7%
Townhouse
5.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into roughly three groups: 23.8% own outright, 34.3% carry a mortgage, and 41.9% rent, with renters outnumbering outright owners by a significant margin compared to state averages. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 86.4%, with semi-detached at 8.7% and apartments at just 5.0%. Three-bedroom homes account for 53.7% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes for 25.5%, pointing to family-scale accommodation as the norm. The median house price of $340,000 is estimated from 2025 rent data given limited recent sales, and weekly rent sits at $280. Mortgage repayments average $1,153 per month, a relatively low burden that reflects the affordable price point rather than high incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$1,153
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$577
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.2%
Unoccupied
79
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.7%
Couples, no children
1,536
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 25.3% of employed residents (107 workers), well above its typical share in comparable suburbs, followed by Public Administration at 11.8% and Construction at 9.7%. Education accounts for 9.5% and Manufacturing for 6.4%. By occupation, Labourers (121) and Community/Personal workers (118) are the two largest groups, with Professionals third at 89. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, notably higher than the national average, and the participation rate of 46.9% is low, partly because 682 residents are not in the labour force. All four SEIFA indexes score in decile 1 nationally, the lowest tier, reflecting constrained economic resources across the suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.1%
Part-time
26.2%
Participation
46.9%
Employed
665
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.6%
Postgraduate
3.0%
Born Overseas
11.4%
Dwellings
784
Transport to Work
One Mile is strongly car-dependent: 89.6% of residents drive to work, while public transport use sits at just 1.8% and walking or cycling at 1.3%, all consistent with its location within Ipswich's lower-density suburban fringe. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby Ipswich area schools. Crime statistics are not available at the suburb level. The decile 1 IRSAD score places One Mile in the lowest national advantage tier, and 10.8% of residents (209 people) need daily assistance, a higher share than the national average. Housing stress is low by income ratios: rent-to-income at 23.9% and mortgage-to-income at 22.7% both sit below the 30% threshold.
Drive
89.6%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How One Mile compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is One Mile a good suburb to live in?
One Mile offers affordable housing with a $340,000 median and mortgage repayments at 22.7% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. However, all four SEIFA indexes score in decile 1 nationally, the lowest advantage tier, and unemployment runs at 11.7%, higher than the national average. It suits buyers prioritising cost over prestige.
What is the median house price in One Mile?
The median house price is approximately $340,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent is $280 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,153. At these levels, One Mile is among the more affordable suburbs in the Ipswich region, with household income at the 23.3rd percentile nationally.
What schools are in One Mile?
No schools are recorded within the One Mile suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in the surrounding Ipswich area. University qualifications among residents reach 13.6%, which is 16.5 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a working-class, trades-oriented workforce.
Is One Mile safe?
Crime statistics at the suburb level are not available for One Mile in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage nationally, the lowest tier, and 10.8% of its 2,038 residents need daily assistance. These signals suggest a higher-disadvantage profile relative to Australian averages.
Is One Mile good for property investment?
The 41.9% renter share and $280 weekly rent against a $340,000 median imply a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than many capital city markets. The 9.2% vacancy rate is elevated, which is worth monitoring. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so new supply pressure is minimal.
How is One Mile's population changing?
Current population is 2,038 across 1.73 km2. The suburb shows a stable residential base, with 73.6% of residents having remained at the same address for five years and a turnover rate of 26.4%. The 11.4% overseas-born share, 10.2 points below national, means migration contributes less to population change here than in many comparable suburbs.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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