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Winston QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Winston QLD is 1,084 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Winston is $1,190 per week ($61,880 per year). Median rent in Winston is $261 per week ($1,131 per month). Winston has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Winston has a population density of 1347.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Winston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winston is $1,550.

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Winston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Winston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,190/wk

$61,880 per year

#447 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$261/wk

$1,131 per month

#5879 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,550/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Winston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (568) Female 47.7% (518)

Population Density

1347.9

people per km²

1,084 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,542

Family income/wk

Winston 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 & Locality (SAL)

Winston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.0% 85 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.0% 96 dwellings

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

Winston Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

2.0%

Fiji

2.0%

India

0.9%

Egypt

0.7%

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

Winston Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

27.0%

Not stated

9.9%

Anglican

8.3%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Winston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Winston Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.3%

SAL Filipin

20.8%

SAL Tot

18.9%

Mandarin

13.2%

SAL Tagalog

7.5%

Samoan

5.7%

Arabic

5.7%

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

Winston Employment

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Employed full-time

60.9% 470 people

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Employed part-time

14.8% 114 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

22.0% 170 people

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

Winston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Winston Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Professionals

23.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Managers

7.2%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

3.5%

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

Winston Field of Study

Engineering

30.2%

Management & Commerce

15.1%

Society & Culture

12.6%

Health

12.3%

Education

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Information Technology

1.5%

Creative Arts

0.8%

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

Winston Dwelling Types

Separate house

61.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

35.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Winston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.0%

$650-$799/wk

2.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Winston Marital Status

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Married

34.6% 305

↔️

Separated

4.0% 35

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Divorced

8.7% 77

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 33

👤

Never married

49.0% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Winston Ancestry

Australian

25.7%

English

24.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.7%

Other

9.0%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.1%

German

4.9%

Filipino

3.5%

Italian

2.0%

Maori

1.9%

New Zealander

1.7%

Samoan

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Winston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.3%

Secondary — Government

21.5%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Pre-school

7.2%

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

Winston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 65

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No need for assistance

96.7% 1,928

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

Winston Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.2% 149

—

Not a volunteer

81.8% 670

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Winston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Winston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

9.2%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Walked only

3.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.6%

Truck

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bicycle

0.8%

Bus

0.7%

Other

0.5%

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

Winston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

39.5%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

10.4%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Winston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.7%

2 bedrooms

24.5%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

14.4%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Winston Population Mobility

26.0%

moved in the last year

56.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Winston Indigenous Population

16.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

328

Indigenous residents

1,710

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Winston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Winston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Winston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.7%

Couple — no children

27.0%

Couple — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Winston Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 4

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Previously served

2.1% 17

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Never served

97.4% 802

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Winston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.6% 69

—

Did not provide

91.4% 738

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Winston Children Ever Born

No children

40.6%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Winston When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Winston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

27.6%

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

Winston Household Size

1 person

33.9%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Winston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

736

Moved — same area (SA2)

132

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Winston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.1%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.5%

Intact family — other children present

2.8%

Other couple — children only

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Winston Schools

schools nearby

government

855

avg ICSEA score

2,706

total students

Mount Isa School of the Air Government

Combined · Prep-10 · 175 students

1009

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 434 students

978

ICSEA

Barkly Highway State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 266 students

935

ICSEA

Mount Isa Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 35 students

877

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 926 students

866

ICSEA

St Kieran's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 140 students

858

ICSEA

Mount Isa Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 211 students

791

ICSEA

Townview State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 209 students

776

ICSEA

Mount Isa Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 53 students

736

ICSEA

Sunset State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 257 students

727

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus Government

Secondary

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Senior Campus Government

Secondary

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

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Winston Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,177/wk

Median Rent $261/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Winston

Your weekly income

≈ $9,434/month

Median rent $261/wk

Left after rent $1,916/wk

Rent share 12.0%

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Income: $957/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $11/wk

Winston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Upper Lockyer

Pop: 542 Income: $705/wk Rent: $310/wk

Millchester

Pop: 543 Income: $731/wk Rent: $250/wk

Wattle Camp

Pop: 543 Income: $453/wk Rent: $235/wk

Tinana South

Pop: 545 Income: $740/wk Rent: $290/wk

Alberton (Qld)

Pop: 547 Income: $743/wk Rent: $363/wk

Veresdale Scrub

Pop: 548 Income: $727/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winston

What is the population of Winston QLD?

The population of Winston QLD is 1,084 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1347.9 people per km².Winston is ranked #3,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Winston?

The median personal income in Winston QLD is $1,190 per week, or $61,880 per year.The median household income is $2,177 per week.Family income is $2,542 per week.Winston is ranked #447 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Winston?

Median rent in Winston QLD is $261 per week ($1,131 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Winston ranks #5,879 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Winston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winston QLD is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Winston?

The median age in Winston QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Winston a good suburb to live in?

Winston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,084.The median income is $1,190/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.0% 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: 33098. All dollar figures in AUD.