Milton, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Milton QLD is 3,144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Milton is $1,183 per week ($61,516 per year). Median rent in Milton is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Milton has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Milton has a population density of 2,774 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Milton is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Milton is $1,950.

Population

3,144

Census 2021

Median income

$1,183/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$435/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

30years

Census 2021

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

Milton vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Milton is $1,183 a week, 58% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 55th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $435 a week, $115 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 30, 12 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.
Measure	Milton	Typical QLD	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,183/wk	$747/wk	+58%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,087/wk	$1,593/wk	+31%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$435/wk	$320/wk	+36%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,950/mo	$1,625/mo	+20%	$1,733/mo
Median age	30	42	−12 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	20.8%	20.4%	+0.4 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Milton Population

3,144 residents at the 2021 Census.

Milton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,183/wk

$61,516 per year

Ranked 460 of 14,663

Median Rent

$435/wk

$1,885 per month

Ranked 1,326 of 14,663

Median Age

30years

8 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

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

Milton Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,087/wk

Median rent $435/wk

Rent to income 20.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Milton against your income

Your weekly income

About $9,044 a month

Median rent $435/wk

Left after rent $1,652/wk

Rent share 20.8%

Milton Schools

schools nearby

government

1138

avg ICSEA score

33,637

total students

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,358 students

1220

ICSEA

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students

1211

ICSEA

Brisbane Grammar School Independent

Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students

1210

ICSEA

Rainworth State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students

1206

ICSEA

Ashgrove State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 626 students

1183

ICSEA

All Hallows' School Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students

1183

ICSEA

St Joseph's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students

1182

ICSEA

Somerville House Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,377 students

1180

ICSEA

Ithaca Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students

1170

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students

1170

ICSEA

Brisbane Boys' College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,393 students

1164

ICSEA

St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students

1160

ICSEA

St Ignatius School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 272 students

1158

ICSEA

Compass Independent School Independent

Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students

1157

ICSEA

Mt St Michael's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 849 students

1155

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 51 schools.

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

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Milton Map

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People in Milton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (1,610) Female 48.8% (1,532)

Population Density

2,774

people per km²

3,144 people · 1.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,622

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

England

3.7%

China

3.3%

New Zealand

2.5%

India

2.4%

United States of America

1.4%

Brazil

1.1%

South Africa

1.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin

4.9%

Spanish

2.7%

Hindi

1.2%

Arabic

1.1%

Portuguese

1.0%

Korean

1.0%

Cantonese

0.8%

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

Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

25.5%

Irish

14.2%

Scottish

10.7%

Chinese

8.2%

German

5.8%

Italian

4.9%

Indian

3.4%

Dutch

1.9%

Korean

1.3%

Spanish

1.3%

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

52.4%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

7.0%

Not stated

5.4%

Buddhism

2.6%

Hinduism

2.4%

Islam

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

26.8% 770

Separated

2.4% 69

Divorced

6.0% 172

Widowed

1.3% 37

Never married

63.6% 1,830

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children

50.0%

Couple: children under 15

31.1%

Couple: no children under 15

10.9%

One parent: no children under 15

4.4%

One parent: children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

40.0%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

2.1%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Milton

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,513 occupied private dwellings in Milton at the 2021 Census, 68.5% were rented, 12.0% owned outright and 17.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.4% 21 dwellings

Owned outright

12.0% 182 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

17.5% 265 dwellings

Rented

68.5% 1,037 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

1.0% 15 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

32.1%

2 bedrooms

41.1%

3 bedrooms

15.9%

4 bedrooms

6.8%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.2%

1 vehicle

54.3%

2 vehicles

21.6%

3 vehicles

5.4%

4+ vehicles

2.5%

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

Work, income and education in Milton

Employment

Employed full-time

54.9% 1,418 people

Employed part-time

22.0% 567 people

Unemployed

4.1% 106 people

Not in labour force

19.0% 490 people

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

Occupation

Professionals

49.3%

Managers

14.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.3%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Labourers

3.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

44.6%

Walked only

13.3%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Train

12.5%

Bus

4.2%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Bicycle

2.9%

Other

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.3%

Ferry

0.7%

Truck

0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

90.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.6%

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

51.4%

Postgraduate Degree

18.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.9%

Certificate III/IV

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Society & Culture

17.5%

Health

12.7%

Engineering

12.4%

Creative Arts

7.2%

Information Technology

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

Education

5.0%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

34.1%

Primary: Government

27.9%

Secondary: Government

9.2%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary: Catholic

7.8%

Primary: Catholic

3.6%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

0.8%

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

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Income: $1,188/wk Rent: $368/wk $67/wk less rent

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Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $370/wk $65/wk less rent

Suburbs near Milton

The closest suburb to Milton is Petrie Terrace, 1.1 km away.

Petrie Terrace

1.1 km away · income $1,062/wk · rent $435/wk

Paddington (Qld)

1.1 km away · income $1,283/wk · rent $470/wk

Auchenflower

1.1 km away · income $1,081/wk · rent $390/wk

West End (Brisbane - Qld)

1.5 km away · income $1,139/wk · rent $450/wk

Brisbane City

1.8 km away · income $894/wk · rent $460/wk

Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld)

1.8 km away · income $1,121/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Milton

What is the population of Milton QLD?

The population of Milton QLD is 3,144 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,774 people per km². Milton is ranked #2,325 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Milton?

The median personal income in Milton QLD is $1,183 per week, or $61,516 per year. The median household income is $2,087 per week. Family income is $2,622 per week. Milton is ranked #460 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Milton?

Median rent in Milton QLD is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Milton ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Milton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Milton QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Milton?

The median age in Milton QLD is 30 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Milton a good suburb to live in?

Milton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,144. The median income is $1,183/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Milton, QLD: suburb profile

Milton vs the typical QLD suburb

Milton Population

Milton Median Income & Rent

Milton Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Milton against your income

Milton Schools

Milton Map

People in Milton

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Milton

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Milton

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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