Wilsonton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Wilsonton

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower housing costs than most areas make Wilsonton an affordable choice for residents. The typical monthly mortgage is just $1,300, which is well below the Queensland and national figures. This affordability is paired with a high number of rental properties and a strong preference for detached houses.

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📍 Wilsonton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Wilsonton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$295 ▲ +28.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Wilsonton — lower than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Wilsonton$295
4350, QLD $305
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are typically $295, a figure that is well below the national average and has risen $65 since 2011. Monthly mortgage payments are also well below the state and national levels, falling by $113 since 2011 to reach $1,300.

$295 ▲ +28.3%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $276
  • 2021: $295

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -8.0%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,413
  • 2016: $1,322
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Wilsonton, $200–$349 is the majority at 68%; $350–$549 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Wilsonton, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 59%; Under $1,000 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 38.2% of households renting, well above the national figure. Meanwhile, 34.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the state and national averages.

38.2% ▲ +3.3%

Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37.0%
  • 2016: 38.8%
  • 2021: 38.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.5% ▲ +7.8%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 32.0%
  • 2016: 32.5%
  • 2021: 34.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Wilsonton splits fairly evenly between Rented (38%) and Owned outright (34%), with Owned with a mortgage at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the most common home type at 78.4%, which is well above the national average. However, the share of these houses and those with three or more bedrooms has both fallen since 2011, and there are now a little fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

78.4% ▼ -6.1%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 83.5%
  • 2016: 78.6%
  • 2021: 78.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.9% ▼ -7.0%

Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.5%
  • 2016: 76.0%
  • 2021: 73.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Wilsonton, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Wilsonton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Wilsonton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/317011459/wilsonton/topic/housing-dwellings