Wilston, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Wilston QLD is 4,110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilston is $1,258 per week ($65,416 per year). Median rent in Wilston is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Wilston has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wilston has a population density of 2,846 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wilston is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilston is $2,700.

Population
4,110
Census 2021
Median income
$1,258/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$405/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wilston vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Wilston is $1,258 a week, 68% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 35th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $405 a week, $85 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 13.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWilstonTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,258/wk$747/wk +68%$766/wk
Household income$2,971/wk$1,593/wk +87%$1,637/wk
Rent$405/wk$320/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,700/mo$1,625/mo +66%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.6%20.4% −6.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wilston, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wilston Population

4,110 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wilston Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,258/wk
$65,416 per year
Ranked 330 of 14,663
Median Rent
$405/wk
$1,755 per month
Ranked 1,818 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wilston Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,971/wk
Median rent $405/wk
Rent to income 13.6%

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

Median rent in Wilston against your income

About $12,874 a month
Median rent $405/wk
Left after rent $2,566/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Wilston Schools

49
schools nearby
19
government
1121
avg ICSEA score
27,706
total students
Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1211
ICSEA
Brisbane Grammar School Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students
1210
ICSEA
All Hallows' School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students
1183
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students
1182
ICSEA
Hillbrook Anglican School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students
1174
ICSEA
Ithaca Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students
1170
ICSEA
Wilston State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 840 students
1165
ICSEA
St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students
1160
ICSEA
Compass Independent School Independent
Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students
1157
ICSEA
St Columba's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 495 students
1155
ICSEA
Mt St Michael's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 849 students
1155
ICSEA
St Finbarr's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students
1151
ICSEA
Windsor State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 717 students
1140
ICSEA
Newmarket State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students
1140
ICSEA
Holy Cross School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students
1137
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 49 schools.

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

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Wilston Map

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Wilston, Queensland: 27.4344°S, 153.0178°E

Wilston Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (49)

People in Wilston

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (2,058) Female 49.9% (2,051)

Population Density

2,846
people per km²
4,110 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,923
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.9%
New Zealand
2.1%
India
1.4%
Italy
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%
United States of America
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.2%
Spanish
1.0%
Mandarin
1.0%
Hindi
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Portuguese
0.5%
Punjabi
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
34.2%
Irish
20.5%
Scottish
13.1%
German
5.7%
Italian
5.5%
Chinese
2.7%
Indian
1.9%
Dutch
1.9%
Polish
1.3%
New Zealander
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.1%
Catholic
27.7%
Anglican
11.3%
Not stated
4.3%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Hinduism
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.1% 1,576
Separated
1.9% 63
Divorced
6.7% 225
Widowed
2.1% 70
Never married
42.2% 1,410

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.2%
Couple: no children
22.5%
Couple: no children under 15
19.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%
One parent: children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.9%
2 persons
29.1%
3 persons
18.0%
4 persons
19.3%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wilston

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,485 occupied private dwellings in Wilston at the 2021 Census, 33.9% were rented, 30.0% owned outright and 34.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
30.0% 446 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.0% 505 dwellings
Rented
33.9% 503 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.1%
2 bedrooms
22.0%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
24.1%
5 bedrooms
15.6%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
4.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.2%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
12.8%
4+ vehicles
6.3%

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

Work, income and education in Wilston

Employment

Employed full-time
49.7% 1,507 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 696 people
Unemployed
3.2% 97 people
Not in labour force
24.2% 735 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
50.9%
Managers
19.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Community & Personal Service
7.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.8%
Sales Workers
3.9%
Labourers
1.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
38.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.7%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Train
8.1%
Walked only
5.1%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Bicycle
3.1%
Bus
2.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
88.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.9%
Postgraduate Degree
17.8%
Certificate III/IV
13.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.9%
Health
18.5%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Engineering
12.1%
Education
6.8%
Creative Arts
6.6%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.1%
Information Technology
3.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.9%
Secondary: Catholic
16.2%
Primary: Catholic
10.3%
Secondary: Government
10.0%
Pre-school
8.1%
Vocational Education
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.2%
Has need for assistance
3.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
364
Asthma
138
Diabetes
88
Arthritis
82
Heart disease
76
Cancer
48
Lung condition
41
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
24
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 389
Did not provide
88.0% 2,851

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.9% 742
Not a volunteer
77.1% 2,496

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 7
Previously served
2.9% 93
Never served
96.9% 3,161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.5%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
13.5%
4 children
3.5%
5+ children
0.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
65
1971: 1980
83
1981: 1990
94
1991: 2000
79
2001: 2010
196
2011: 2015
101
2016
25
2017
37
2018
26
2019
38
2020
10
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
45.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,241
Moved from QLD
551
Moved: same area (SA2)
59
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from VIC
39
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from WA
9
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.2%
5: 14 hours
37.3%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.5%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
0.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Wilston

The closest suburb to Wilston is Newmarket, 1.0 km away.

Newmarket
1.0 km away · income $1,038/wk · rent $383/wk
Windsor (Qld)
1.3 km away · income $1,147/wk · rent $400/wk
Grange (Qld)
1.5 km away · income $1,315/wk · rent $460/wk
Herston
1.7 km away · income $895/wk · rent $400/wk
Kelvin Grove
1.9 km away · income $757/wk · rent $400/wk
Alderley
2.0 km away · income $1,190/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilston

What is the population of Wilston QLD?

The population of Wilston QLD is 4,110 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,846 people per km². Wilston is ranked #1,867 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wilston?

The median personal income in Wilston QLD is $1,258 per week, or $65,416 per year. The median household income is $2,971 per week. Family income is $3,923 per week. Wilston is ranked #330 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wilston?

Median rent in Wilston QLD is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wilston ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilston QLD is $2,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilston?

The median age in Wilston QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilston a good suburb to live in?

Wilston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,110. The median income is $1,258/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 33089. All dollar figures in AUD.