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Square Mile

3 km²

Square Mile stands out for very high household incomes, with a smaller-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has rents well below most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Square Mile, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population31—since 2011Median age47 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over12.9%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship12.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Square Mile, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 50%, followed by Youth (15–24) (33%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)38.7%
Youth (15–24)25.8%
Seniors (65+)12.9%

Marital status

In Square Mile, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 32%.

  • Married57%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Square Mile, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia77.4%

Ancestry

Square Mile splits fairly evenly between Australian (45%) and English (42%), with Italian at 12%.

Australian48.4%
English45.2%
Italian12.9%

Language

People using another language at home9.7%

Language used at home

In Square Mile, English only is the majority at 89%; Italian is next at 11%.

English only77.4%
Italian9.7%

Religion

People with no religion32.3%

Religious affiliation

In Square Mile, Christianity is the majority at 68%; No religion is next at 32%.

  • Christianity68%
  • No religion32%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher24.0%

Highest year of school

In Square Mile, Year 12 is the majority at 69%; Year 10 is next at 31%.

Year 1255.0%
Year 1025.0%

Highest qualification level

In Square Mile, Bachelor degree is the majority at 55%; Certificate III / IV is next at 45%.

Bachelor degree54.5%
Certificate III / IV45.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,292—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$3,624—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,624—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week16.0%

Household income distribution

In Square Mile, $4,000 or more is the majority at 100%.

$4,000 or more55.6%

Personal income distribution

In Square Mile, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 53%; $650–$1,499 is next at 47%.

$1,500–$2,99940.0%
$650–$1,49936.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.1%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Square Mile, None is the majority at 72%; Three or more is next at 19%.

None74.2%
Three or more19.4%
One condition9.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

Square Mile splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (24%) and Diabetes (24%), with Asthma at 18%.

Arthritis12.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Asthma9.7%
Heart disease9.7%
Other condition9.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers40.0%People providing unpaid care28.0%People caring for children unpaid24.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework36.0%

Family & Households

Average household size3.4—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Square Mile, Couples with children is the majority at 72%; Couples without children is next at 28%.

  • Couples with children72%
  • Couples without children28%

Household size

In Square Mile, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 4 people (27%) and 5 people (27%).

2 people55.6%
4 people33.3%
5 people33.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Square Mile, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 43%.

  • Owned outright57%
  • Owned with a mortgage43%

Types of homes

In Square Mile, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Square Mile, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 5 or more is next at 43%.

4 bedrooms44.4%
5 or more33.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Square Mile, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,800–$2,999166.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Square Mile, the largest group is 4 or more at 45%, followed by 2 vehicles (27%) and 3 vehicles (27%).

4 or more55.6%
2 vehicles33.3%
3 vehicles33.3%

How people get to work

In Square Mile, Car (driver) is the majority at 76%; Car (passenger) is next at 24%.

Car (driver)69.6%
Car (passenger)21.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation92.0%Employed full-time43.5%

Industries people work in

Square Mile splits fairly evenly between Accommodation & food (26%) and Construction (23%), with Retail trade at 20%.

Accommodation & food39.1%
Construction34.8%
Retail trade30.4%
Health care & social assistance21.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.0%
Education & training13.0%

Occupations people work in

In Square Mile, Managers is the majority at 57%; Technicians & trades is next at 21%.

Managers34.8%
Technicians & trades13.0%
Machinery operators & drivers13.0%

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