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One Mile

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

2,038
Population (2021)
$60,996
Median Household Income
1.73 km²
Area
$280/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableYoung Families

About One Mile

One Mile is a residential suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, located approximately 3 kilometres north-west of Ipswich CBD and about 40 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. With a population of around 2,000 residents, it is a quiet, predominantly working-class neighbourhood that forms part of the broader Ipswich metropolitan area within the Ipswich City Council local government area. The suburb is largely low-density residential with older Queensland-style homes as well as newer infill development.

One Mile offers an affordable entry point into the Ipswich property market, attracting young families, first-home buyers, and those seeking proximity to Ipswich's growing employment base. Everyday amenities including schools, parks, and local shops are within easy reach, and the suburb benefits from access to Ipswich's well-developed road network. Commuters can access central Ipswich in under 10 minutes by car, with Booval and Ipswich railway stations providing frequent Queensland Rail services toward Brisbane on the Ipswich/Springfield line.

One Mile falls under postcode 4305 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ipswich West electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich West
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 152.74°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.73 km²
Elevation
29m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,153
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Booval Station
1.5 km
18 min
Ipswich Station
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • Translink bus services — Ipswich CBD / Booval 10–20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
Approx. 55–65 min via Booval Station on Ipswich Line to Brisbane Central
By Car (Peak)
50–70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35–45 min

🛣️ Ipswich Motorway (M2) provides freeway access to Brisbane; Booval Station is the most convenient rail option

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets with footpaths; local shops and parks accessible on foot; rail station requires short drive or bus

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ipswich Local Government Area, which contains One Mile. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
551 / 100k
2yr Down 24.0% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
319 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 37.0%
Non-FV assault
1,352.2 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 194.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.1 / 100k
2yr Down 13.6% 10yr Up 12.5%
Steal from vehicle
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Ipswich →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,077
Census 2021
2,038
▼ 1.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$26,312
Personal Income 2021
$30,004
▲ 14.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$30,004 / yr
$577/wk
Household
$60,996 / yr
$1173/wk
Family
$73,996 / yr
$1423/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,718
Born Overseas 221

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 68
  • 2. England 50
  • 3. India 10
  • 4. Samoa 9
  • 5. Netherlands 7
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 7
  • 7. Thailand 7
  • 8. Germany 6
  • 9. Philippines 6
  • 10. Iraq 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 880
English 834
Irish 220
Scottish 210
Australian Aboriginal 185
German 172
Dutch 34
New Zealander 31
Italian 26
Maori 25

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,399
Both parents born in Australia
287
Both parents born overseas
232
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.4%
Christianity
42.9%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
125 (6.1%)
5-14 years
316 (15.5%)
15-19 years
136 (6.7%)
20-24 years
115 (5.6%)
25-34 years
254 (12.5%)
35-44 years
244 (12.0%)
45-54 years
264 (13.0%)
55-64 years
264 (13.0%)
65-74 years
191 (9.4%)
75-84 years
106 (5.2%)
85+ years
30 (1.5%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What suburb is One Mile in? +

One Mile is a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 3 km north-west of Ipswich CBD within the Ipswich City Council local government area.

How do I get from One Mile to Brisbane by train? +

The nearest train station to One Mile is Booval Station, approximately 1.5 km away on the Ipswich Line. Trains run frequently to Brisbane Central Station, with the journey taking around 55–65 minutes.

Is One Mile Ipswich a good area? +

One Mile is a quiet, affordable residential suburb popular with families and first-home buyers. It offers good value compared to Brisbane, with easy access to Ipswich CBD amenities and public transport connections.

What is the median house price in One Mile Ipswich? +

One Mile is one of Ipswich's more affordable suburbs. Median house prices are generally below the Ipswich average, making it attractive for first-home buyers and investors.

What is the average income in One Mile? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in One Mile is about $577 per week (around $30,000 per year). The median household income is $1,173 per week and the median family income is $1,423 per week.

What is the age profile of One Mile? +

The median age in One Mile is 37. The largest age group is 5–14 (316 residents, around 16%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is One Mile a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. One Mile is part of the Ipswich LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of One Mile? +

One Mile had a population of 2,038 at the 2021 Census, down 1.9% from 2,077 in 2016.

How much is rent in One Mile? +

In One Mile, the median weekly rent is $280, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,153 (2021 Census).