Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Wilston
1 km²
Among the most affluent and highly qualified areas in the region, Wilston is a prosperous suburb where half of all adults hold a university degree. This professional character is reflected in the high weekly incomes and a workforce heavily concentrated in health and technical roles. It is a community of established families and young professionals, with a population that has grown modestly since 2011. The neighbourhood is exceptionally convenient, offering a rare level of walkability and easy access to the city.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, the proportion of seniors is much lower than most areas at just 10.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.
English is the dominant language, with 87.9% of people using it only. Those who speak another language at home make up 9.9% of the population, far below the Australian average.
A little more than 42% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. Half of the community identifies as Christian.
Education levels are among the highest for similar areas, with 50.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 83.5% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are far above the national figure, with 47% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family weekly income of $3,969 is among the highest for its level.
Residents enjoy better health than most, with only 22.9% reporting a long-term health condition and just 3.1% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 22.3% of people participating. About 29.1% of residents provide unpaid care for children.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 35 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 36.
Families with children are common, making up 68% of households. Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling.
The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,708, which is well above the national figure. While 71.8% of homes are separate houses, 33.3% of the neighborhood is rented.
Working from home is much more common here than elsewhere, at 28.8%. The area is very well connected, with a 3-minute walk to the nearest stop and a short 8-minute drive to the city.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14% of the population.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and 62.4% are employed full-time. Professional and managerial roles dominate the local workforce.
Wilston is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.
The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,206mm recorded.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in Wilston is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.