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Miles, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Miles is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,030. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,030 Population 73/sq mi density
1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,201 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,201 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Miles

Miles

Miles is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Miles had a population of 1,874 people.

People

Population2,030
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density73/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,201
Per Capita$24,201
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership49.9%
Housing Units812

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population2,030
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates-26.6584°, 150.1882°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,201
Median Age38.0 years

About Miles

Miles is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,030. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Miles has a population of 2,030 with a density of 73 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,030
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
27.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Miles vs Australia Average

The median household income in Miles is $24,201, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,201 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Miles vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,201
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,201
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Miles is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 49.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 812 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.9%
Owner-Occupied49.9%
Renter-Occupied50.1%
Housing Units812

Property Tax

Climate in Miles

Miles has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 545 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 20.7° / 34.1° 66.0
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 20° / 32.8° 79.2
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 18° / 31.3° 60.5
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.3° / 28.1° 21.3
May 16°C / 61°F 8° / 23.9° 21.9
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 6° / 20.5° 38.2
Jul 12.4°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.5° 17.7
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 5° / 22.7° 31.5
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.6° 30.6
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.7° 41.8
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 17.1° / 32° 48.2
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 19.2° / 33.4° 88.2
Miles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6584°N, 150.1882°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 7, 2005.

Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 122 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

Miles has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Miles

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miles State School
Miles State High School
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Radio Stations near Miles

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Miles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Miles Historical Village
Possum Park - Aircraft Restoration

Libraries in Miles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miles Library0.0

Hotels in Miles

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Australia
Queensland Hotel
Windsor Hotel

Restaurants in Miles

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Miles
Oasis

Train Stations in Miles

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miles

Gas Stations in Miles

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #944542746
BP Miles
IOR Diesel Stop
Liberty
OOM Quality Fuel
United 24

Banks in Miles

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Suncorp

Golf Courses in Miles

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miles Golf Club

Airports Near Miles

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chinchilla AirportCCLMedium Airport
Aldersyde AirstripSmall Airport
Dulacca AirportSmall Airport
Miles AirportWLESmall Airport
Tara AirportXTRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Miles

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Miles Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Miles

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Miles Presbyterian Church
Redeemer Lutheran Church Miles
St Luke's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miles

What is the population of Miles?

Miles has a population of 2,030 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Miles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,201, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Miles?

Miles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Miles?

Miles has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Miles?

The median home value in Miles is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 49.9%.

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