Miami, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Miami QLD is 7,445 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Miami is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Miami is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Miami has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Miami has a population density of 2,485 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Miami is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (49.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miami is $2,000.

Population
7,445
Census 2021
Median income
$919/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$470/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Miami vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Miami is $919 a week, 23% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 302nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $470 a week, $150 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMiamiTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$919/wk$747/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$1,831/wk$1,593/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$470/wk$320/wk +47%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.7%20.4% +5.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Miami, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Miami Population

7,445 residents at the 2021 Census.

Miami Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
Ranked 1,918 of 14,663
Median Rent
$470/wk
$2,037 per month
Ranked 852 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Miami Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,831/wk
Median rent $470/wk
Rent to income 25.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Miami against your income

About $7,934 a month
Median rent $470/wk
Left after rent $1,361/wk
Rent share 25.7%

Miami Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
1045
avg ICSEA score
8,137
total students
Varsity College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 3,304 students
1065
ICSEA
Miami State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 835 students
1053
ICSEA
Burleigh Heads State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 458 students
1048
ICSEA
Caningeraba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,068 students
1042
ICSEA
Miami State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,542 students
1032
ICSEA
Merrimac State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students
1029
ICSEA
Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility Independent
Secondary
Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus Independent
Combined
Arcadia College - Varsity Lakes Temporary Facility Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Miami, with a map

Miami Map

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Miami, Queensland: 28.0690°S, 153.4361°E

Miami Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Miami

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (3,553) Female 52.3% (3,892)

Population Density

2,485
people per km²
7,445 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,270
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
5.1%
England
3.8%
Brazil
2.7%
South Africa
0.9%
United States of America
0.8%
Canada
0.7%
Germany
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
2.9%
Spanish
1.0%
German
0.7%
Japanese
0.6%
French
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.5%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
11.2%
German
5.5%
Italian
4.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Dutch
1.7%
New Zealander
1.5%
Maori
1.1%
Spanish
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.3%
Catholic
20.1%
Anglican
9.9%
Not stated
7.8%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Buddhism
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.5% 2,140
Separated
3.3% 210
Divorced
11.8% 753
Widowed
4.2% 268
Never married
47.2% 3,009

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.5%
Couple: no children
34.2%
Couple: no children under 15
10.9%
One parent: no children under 15
8.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.8%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Miami

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,075 occupied private dwellings in Miami at the 2021 Census, 39.3% were rented, 24.9% owned outright and 32.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 39 dwellings
Owned outright
24.9% 767 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.8% 1,009 dwellings
Rented
39.3% 1,207 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 58 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
50.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
31.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
41.5%
3 bedrooms
35.4%
4 bedrooms
12.4%
5 bedrooms
2.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.9%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
8.9%
4+ vehicles
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Miami

Employment

Employed full-time
41.2% 2,279 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 1,443 people
Unemployed
3.4% 187 people
Not in labour force
29.3% 1,620 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
32.5%
Managers
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.1%
Community & Personal Service
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Sales Workers
6.9%
Labourers
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.6%
Did not go to work
13.7%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Walked only
3.0%
Bicycle
2.2%
Bus
1.4%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.4%
Train
0.4%
Tram/Light Rail
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
31.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
8.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.7%
Health
14.3%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Architecture & Building
11.4%
Engineering
10.1%
Education
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Creative Arts
6.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Information Technology
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.7%
Vocational Education
21.2%
Secondary: Government
18.1%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Catholic
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.1%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
535
Arthritis
217
Asthma
201
Heart disease
143
Lung condition
111
Diabetes
102
Cancer
94
Stroke
57
Kidney disease
54
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 553
Did not provide
90.7% 5,376

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.0% 835
Not a volunteer
86.0% 5,122

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.2% 133
Never served
97.6% 5,837

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
46.7%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
25.5%
3 children
10.4%
4 children
3.2%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
100
1971: 1980
152
1981: 1990
176
1991: 2000
192
2001: 2010
330
2011: 2015
210
2016
77
2017
79
2018
73
2019
118
2020
41
2021
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
54.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,416
Moved from QLD
885
Moved: same area (SA2)
174
Moved from NSW
154
Moved from VIC
112
Moved from overseas
81
Moved from WA
11
Moved from SA
11
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from NT
7
Moved from TAS
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.2%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
6.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.1%
Step family: no other children
10.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $848/wk Rent: $253/wk $217/wk less rent
Kin Kora
Income: $855/wk Rent: $280/wk $190/wk less rent
Woodend (Qld)
Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $170/wk less rent
East Toowoomba
Income: $838/wk Rent: $300/wk $170/wk less rent
Frenchville
Income: $880/wk Rent: $300/wk $170/wk less rent
Norman Gardens
Income: $836/wk Rent: $300/wk $170/wk less rent
Boyne Island
Income: $829/wk Rent: $310/wk $160/wk less rent
Centenary Heights
Income: $751/wk Rent: $320/wk $150/wk less rent

Suburbs near Miami

The closest suburb to Miami is Burleigh Waters, 1.8 km away.

Burleigh Waters
1.8 km away · income $803/wk · rent $500/wk
Mermaid Waters
2.3 km away · income $816/wk · rent $450/wk
Mermaid Beach
2.3 km away · income $1,021/wk · rent $460/wk
Varsity Lakes
3.4 km away · income $789/wk · rent $490/wk
Burleigh Heads
3.5 km away · income $889/wk · rent $480/wk
Robina
4.4 km away · income $772/wk · rent $540/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miami

What is the population of Miami QLD?

The population of Miami QLD is 7,445 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,485 people per km². Miami is ranked #967 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Miami?

The median personal income in Miami QLD is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year. The median household income is $1,831 per week. Family income is $2,270 per week. Miami is ranked #1,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Miami?

Median rent in Miami QLD is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Miami ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Miami?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miami QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Miami?

The median age in Miami QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Miami a good suburb to live in?

Miami is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,445. The median income is $919/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31819. All dollar figures in AUD.