Milton, QLD 4064 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Milton is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4064, home to 3,144 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 3 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,144
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,087 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,183 /week
- Median family income
- $2,622 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane Inner City
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $435 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Milton State School
- Hubbard's School (Milton)
- Petrie Terrace State School
- Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre (Milton)
- Rainworth State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 1 ferry stop, 170 bus stops
- Baroona Rd at Rosalie Shops, stop 9
- Nash St near Elizabeth St, stop 10
- Elizabeth St at Nash Street, stop 10
- Milton station, platform 4
- Milton ferry terminal
Lifestyle & amenities
- 57 cafés
- 119 restaurants
- 13 pubs and bars
- 65 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 4.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 34.9% of the 3,049 resolvable premises in Milton. 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: 34.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 15.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 23.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 6.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milton?
Milton (QLD 4064) had 3,144 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Milton?
The median advertised rent in Milton is $435/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Milton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Milton covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Milton State School (0.3 km), Hubbard's School (Milton) (1.1 km), Petrie Terrace State School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Milton?
Milton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (34.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Milton?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Milton?
In Milton, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (4.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Milton?
179 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Milton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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