Miles, QLD 4415 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Miles is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4415, home to 1,874 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 295 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population1,874
Median age38
Area431.5 km²
To CBD295 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
1,874
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,263 /week
Median personal income
$716 /week
Median family income
$1,625 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,020
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Miles State School Primary · Government
  • Miles State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 22 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 50.9% of the 1,406 resolvable premises in Miles. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 50.9%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 21.1%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 15.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 8.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Western Downs — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Western Downs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Miles?

Miles (QLD 4415) had 1,874 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Miles?

The median advertised rent in Miles is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Miles?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Miles covering government sectors. Nearest include: Miles State School (0.3 km), Miles State High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Miles?

Miles is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Miles?

Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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