One Mile, QLD 4305

3.7(12 reviews)

Ranked 234th best suburb by locals in Brisbane Region, QLD

Great for

  • Public transport
  • Parks and recreation
  • Safe and sound
  • Neighbourly spirit
  • Childcare

Not great for

  • Nightlife

Who lives here?

  • Families With Kids
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Retirees
  • LGBTQ+

Reviews of One Mile, QLD

3rd November 2023

"Room to breathe"

In the five years I’ve lived in One Mile, it has consistently delivered a lifestyle that’s hard to match. It’s this unique mix of leafiness and community spirit, with parks that serve as the lungs of our suburb, drawing families and friends outdoors for some sunshine and camaraderie.

The houses here are more than structures; they’re well-crafted homes with ample space for a bit of everything—gardens, play areas, or just room to enjoy a quiet afternoon. It’s the kind of place where neighbors share more than just a wave, creating a friendly atmosphere that’s genuine and comforting.

And for families, the educational opportunities are a standout. We’re in close reach of some of Queensland’s top schools in Central Ipswich, and right here in One Mile, we’ve got access to excellent childcare and a reputable private Catholic primary school.

This suburb is a rarity—a peaceful, community-focused enclave that’s still within arm’s reach of essential amenities.

One Mile feels like home now. A village nestled in a meander of the Bremer river (most of One Mile does not flood but do check the flood maps of course before you buy). With new construction fraught with problems, risk and expense, it makes so much sense to buy an established home.

The only demographic One Mile is not geared toward would be young singles - there is zero nightlife in the area and repetitive noise (frequent partying) would be frowned upon (by me at least!). We don’t see it around here. It’s more for families and older folks who like a peaceful life.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
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26th November 2022

"Home sweet home"

Moved in last year. Quite neighborhood. Close to the city.

Who lives here?

  • Singles
  • Families with kids
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22nd August 2022

"The Hidden Gem of Ipswich!"

Won't be long now and One Mile will be a sought after location! I've lived in Ipswich my whole short life of just 33 years, I know all about the stories of One Mile, and I'd have to say that for the most part, those days are long gone!

I went dropping some flyers the other day and walked a lot of the streets, some of the properties in the area are beautiful and I got a lot of "Hello's" and waves as well!

Currently the pricing is just under Ipswich's median pricing, so get in fast!

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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15th April 2022

"Rural feel with city access"

We bought a house sight unseen in One Mile last year having never even heard of the suburb! Hubby is a FIFO worker so we wanted something within an hour of the airport & due to border closures we couldn't view in person. A search for affordable properties gave a number of results in Ipswich and we scheduled video viewings. We chose the house in One Mile because it has a rural aspect while still being close to the city. We're so happy we bought here! Parks everywhere, great for walking the dog.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
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"Great place to live"

We’ve lived here for several years. We are professionals and the number of owner occupiers has steadily grown. Not surprising, as the location, trees, birds, and big yards that attracted us are also attracting others. Prices are really affordable and we figured why rent when we could buy. We don’t have to live on a tiny block in basically a ghetto (like you’ll find at Ripley, Rosewood, and Lowood new estates) with neighbours in our armpits. We aren’t sweltering in a heat sink of concrete and steel. We’re so close to everything but at the same time it feels kind of rural. There are some gorgeous old houses which would give Graceville a run for its money. The river and bridges, massive parks, sporting fields, Ipswich Showgrounds, University, and nearby bmx track, are great for the kids. The water play (which has a full time lifeguard!) on the river and Queens Park are both five minutes away. Great roads give easy access to the highways east and west. Two minutes from the City, five minutes from the Junior Grammar school, Riverlink, and Yamanto for shopping. A lovely little private primary school is nestled right in the heart of One Mile too. This suburb is far more liveable than anywhere else for these prices. Neighbours are super friendly and although people complain of low socec folks and crime throughout Ipswich, I’ve never had a single issue in the four years we’ve been here. With owner occupiers growing too, the rentals are reducing - by around 12% in a couple of years! If you’re looking for an affordable home in a great location this is it. Just please don’t buy a house and cut the trees down - you will need them for shade and the trees and cool afternoons go and in hand. The planet will thank you. Everywhere else seems to be turning into a concrete jungle. Would hate to see that happen here.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
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"Ahhh The Serinity"

We have lived here for twenty two years and love the country feel the peace and quite. Everyone is friendly and pleasant. We raised our children here and we think the older style homes and big blocks give it the country town feel. Great for people who want a veggie garden, some fruit trees and a couple of chooks. A much underrated suburb.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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"Improving all the time"

Area is improving all the time. Seems like the trouble makers are leaving and with the return of the RAAF staff to Amberley good investor opportunities. One Mile has been my home for 3 years with only one small incident. I walk my dogs at night, no problems. Lots of parks, close to west Ipswich shopping, CBD, tennis courts, football ovals, catholic schools and daycare. Quick access to Cunningham and Warrego Hwy. Cafe culture is great in the CBD and super affordable buying.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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"ugly Ipswich suburb inhabited by the hairy unwashed"

Lived here from 2008 -2011 and then rented out our house from 2011 - 2017. Would not recommend living here. On a weekly basis there were fights in the streets, people chasing people with metal bars abusing each other. Junk left in front yards and on the footpaths and the council do nothing. There is very little pride taken in property. Renting and selling our house was a nightmare as well. Tenants were terrible and intentionally motor oil over new carpet and did not pay rent for months. 0/10. Stay away if you have any pride in yourself and your family.

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sylvia35
sylvia35

Im sorry you had that experience. I live in what was considered the worst street in One Mile. Everything I heard and had read and, frankly, feared did not come to pass. We installed security cameras etc and have never had an intruder of any kind on our property and have seen no disturbances to speak of in the five years Ive lived here. Our house prices have doubled and yet so remain comparatively affordable so its hardly good advice not to buy these days. Things change.

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"Ipswich: Do not move there"

I lived in Ipswich for four years, Sadlier's Crossing, Boovall and One Mile. If you like finding used syringes 50 metres from your front gate, neighbours fighting in the street and attacking each other with bats, being stuck between two neighbours that feud, so they throw empty bottles across your yard at each other, blow themselves up (yes, blow themselves up with petrol), wreck shared fences, collect junk and broken down cars, so that snakes and rodents live under the wrecked bonnets, etc, high crime, hooning in the streets, then by all means move to this town that is nothing more than a centre for Brisbane City rejects.

If you like golf ball bombs being found in the local parks, by all means move to this hole.

If you like your council to leave the CBD and suburbs decay to state, that they are an absolute disgrace, then by all means move to this hell hole.

In closing I wouldn't raise a mongrel dog in Ipswich, let alone a family.

Not great for

  • Nosey nieghbours
  • Hoons
  • Drugs
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sylvia35
sylvia35

This has not been my experience and I live here now. Places change. Sounds like One Mile has changed since you were there.

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"One Mile is close to everything but people try to know your buisnes"

I have lived in One Mile for 7 years while the area is close to CBD the neighbourhood spirit could be better. Can't let kids play out in backyard without neighbour saying why are you playing out here. Can't talk to one lot of neighbours without another lot getting jealous. Get falsely accused by an unmedicated neighbour who constantly give insults when hubby is minding his own buisness. A lot of cats have been going missing from the area it appears that thier is a cat hater in the area as the cats just vanish don't even end up in the pound. Drug use is pretty common in the area if you don't do drugs you stand out . There are some friendly people around but unfortunatly it varies from street to street Fair street is one of the most unfriendly places I've lived at. The next street over is pretty quiet and was mostly ok. I would recommend One Mile for singles or retirees.

Great for

  • Central location with ease of access
  • Parks, Leafy streets, Golf Club, Swimming Centre
  • Local few shops.post office,chemist ,news agency,doctors,Iga.takeaway.

Not great for

  • Nosey nieghbours
  • Hoons
  • Drugs

Who lives here?

  • Singles
  • Retirees
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"A peaceful, clean, safe area to live"

It is really under estimated place to live. its a quiet ,clean safe area to live,never any trouble with break ins.always feel safe.good public transport,schools daycare parks.Unless you live here dont listen to Idol gossip,Its probably the best area out of all Ipswich.I live here and I know it a great place to live.Only minutes by car or bus to the cbd of Ipswich.People are friendly,neighbours are great.peaceful at night,I know i work afternoon shift and come home about 2130 and its peaceful.no excess traffic,hardly anything at all,just local people that amybe returning home.no Hoons.Over all a lovely place to live.and i do live here in One Mile.

Great for

  • Country golf club around the corner,
  • Local few shops.post office,chemist ,news agency,doctors,Iga.takeaway.
  • Bus service,clean streets,friendly neighbours.affordable place to buy homes.homes are older style but solid and value for money
  • Central location with ease of access
  • Great Buying for solid homes
  • Parks, Leafy streets, Golf Club, Swimming Centre

Not great for

  • No Cons as far as I am concerned

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
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"Leichhardt, close to city life, but hidden away."

Leichhardt is a changing place, an old mix of ex government rental homes, ex raaf homes and private ones all mixed together with new developments around the edges. The older homes are mainly timber or fibro on concrete stumps and solidly built. Compared to the many new homes ( which are from $350k upwards ) the older stock is bargain basement buying. The homes lend themselves to renovations since the basics of just about all of them is very good. Many have undergone extensive renovations inside, but you can`t tell always from the outside.
The area has a fairly good mix of families and the retired and the occasional youngsters in a home. Its not a busy area at all, except the main through roads, and at night it is normally very quiet in most locations with nobody to be seen. The area is park rich, I`ve read it has more suburban parks than any other suburb in Qld. Many of the streets are quite leafy so it has a good feel. It is very convenient for shopping with West Ipswich shops and the main central area and Riverlinks shopping centre really only 4 - 10 mins away. It also has a very good regular, every 30 mins, bus service which runs around most of the area which is great for the kids and the oldies. On the whole the locals are friendly and helpful, but tend to keep to themselves and not intrude. I am myself a rep, and travel all over SE Qld, but its nice to come home to Leichhardt because its quite relaxed compared to many other areas.

Great for

  • Great Buying for solid homes
  • Central location with ease of access
  • Parks, Leafy streets, Golf Club, Swimming Centre

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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macey

Hi i agree,i am in One Mile and i find that a great place to.Both suburbs are under rated by people and realestaes that dont have a interest in selling ,but the place is great ,you really have to live here to appreciate the place and have the personal experience not negative feed back by people who have no idea.thumbs up from me.great area for families,retirees and professionals.

robnorman
robnorman

I am in leichhardt and I found the place to be ok then a change in elements (new people moved in etc and the place went down the drain but there seems to be hot spots of undesireable peoples

peterbgg

Agree best place to raise a family. 11/10

peterbgg

Best place to raise a family if you a dole bludging bogan.

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