Miles

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the Miles locality was 1,874 people.
 
Percentage of Women: 51.7%
 
Percentage of Men: 48.3%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in Miles was 38 years. This matches the overall median age for Queensland.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for Miles was $1,263 AUD, which is lower than the Queensland median of $1,675. This is likely due to the high proportion of retirees and agricultural workers, despite the presence of high-wage resource sector jobs in the wider region.

The three top household income brackets by percentage (based on the wider Miles – Wandoan Statistical Area) are:

$3,000 – $3,499: 7.7%
 
$1,000 – $1,249: 7.5%
 
$1,500 – $1,749: 7.4%

Industry

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: This is a core economic activity, particularly cropping (wheat, sorghum, cotton) and cattle grazing/feedlots.
 
Mining (Coal and Coal Seam Gas): The presence of coal mining and coal seam gas fields nearby provides a large source of high-wage employment.
 
Retail Trade / Health Care and Social Assistance: These two sectors serve the essential needs of the local community, which is typical for a regional service town.