Suburbs Wilsons Plains

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Wilsons Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wilsons Plains, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wilsons Plains QLD is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilsons Plains is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Wilsons Plains is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wilsons Plains has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Wilsons Plains has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilsons Plains is $1,465.

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📍 Wilsons Plains, Queensland — 27.8415°S, 152.6510°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Wilsons Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wilsons Plains Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,465/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Wilsons Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (32) Female 47.5% (29)

Population Density

5.7
people per km²
62 people · 10.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Wilsons Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wilsons Plains Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.6% 15 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
44.4% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wilsons Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wilsons Plains Religion

No Religion
30.6%
Catholic
21.0%
Anglican
16.1%
Uniting Church
11.3%
Not stated
8.1%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
6.5%
Pentecostal
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wilsons Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wilsons Plains Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wilsons Plains Employment

💼
Employed full-time
56.5% 26 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.9% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
19.6% 9 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wilsons Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.1%
Bachelor Degree
13.8%
Certificate I/II
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wilsons Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.2%
Professionals
25.0%
Managers
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wilsons Plains Field of Study

Society & Culture
40.0%
Health
30.0%
Management & Commerce
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wilsons Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wilsons Plains Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wilsons Plains Marital Status

💍
Married
55.6% 30
📋
Divorced
9.3% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.4% 4
👤
Never married
27.8% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wilsons Plains Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
23.6%
Scottish
11.2%
Irish
10.1%
German
9.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wilsons Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wilsons Plains Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.8% 7
✅
No need for assistance
94.2% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wilsons Plains Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.7% 20
—
Not a volunteer
62.3% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wilsons Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.1%
Did not go to work
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wilsons Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.9%
2 vehicles
29.0%
3 vehicles
25.8%
4+ vehicles
32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wilsons Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
35.3%
3 bedrooms
29.4%
4 bedrooms
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wilsons Plains Population Mobility

23.3%
moved in the last year
45.6%
moved in the last 5 years
78.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wilsons Plains Indigenous Population

5.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wilsons Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wilsons Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wilsons Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.4%
Couple — no children
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
14.0%
One parent — no children under 15
12.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wilsons Plains Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.5% 3
👤
Never served
93.5% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wilsons Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 4
—
Did not provide
91.7% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wilsons Plains Children Ever Born

2 children
60.0%
3 children
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Wilsons Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5–14 hours
38.3%
15–29 hours
8.5%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wilsons Plains Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
55.6%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wilsons Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved from QLD
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wilsons Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wilsons Plains Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
964
avg ICSEA score
41
total students
Harrisville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 41 students
964
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wilsons Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wilsons Plains

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,812/wk
Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Hughenden
Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $90/wk
Charleville
Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $72/wk
Brandon
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Longreach (Qld)
Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Mundubbera
Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk
Gladstone Central
Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk
Pimlico (Qld)
Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Wilsons Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ideraway
Pop: 31 Income: $437/wk
Walhallow
Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk
Ban Ban Springs
Pop: 31 Income: $700/wk
Bindebango
Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk
Durham
Pop: 31 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $44/wk
Evanslea
Pop: 31 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilsons Plains

What is the population of Wilsons Plains QLD?

The population of Wilsons Plains QLD is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wilsons Plains?

The median personal income in Wilsons Plains QLD is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Wilsons Plains?

Median rent in Wilsons Plains QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilsons Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilsons Plains QLD is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilsons Plains?

The median age in Wilsons Plains QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilsons Plains a good suburb to live in?

Wilsons Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 62.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33085. All dollar figures in AUD.