Wilston

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wilston reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Wilston's population is estimated at around 4,239 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 129 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,110 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,229, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,943 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the Wilston statistical area (Lv2) expected to grow by 415 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 9.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Wilston, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wilston has seen approximately 5 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 28 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 0.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $1,362,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $55,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Wilston has significantly less development activity than Greater Brisbane, at 81.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Similarly, development activity is lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (83.0%), with medium and high-density housing making up 17.0%, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 646 people per dwelling approval, Wilston reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wilston is forecasted to gain 403 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wilston has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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Employment conditions in Wilston demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Wilston has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 0.6%.

As of September 2025, 2,664 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation at 75.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services had employment levels twice the regional average, while manufacturing showed lower representation at 2.5% versus the regional average of 6.4%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, with labour force growth also at 0.6%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections applied to Wilston's employment mix, suggesting potential growth of 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Wilston's median income at $73,220 and average income at $110,181. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $80,476 and average income is $121,100. According to the 2021 Census, Wilston's incomes rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 96th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 38.3% of Wilston residents earn over $4000 weekly (1,623 individuals), differing from surrounding regions where 33.3% fall within the $1500 - $2999 range. Notably, 49.6% earn above $3000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Wilston's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Wilston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Wilston's housing structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 70.3% houses and 29.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wilston was at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 34.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, above Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Wilston was $405, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Wilston's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,700 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were $405 compared to the national figure of $375.

Wilston features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.2% of all households, including 38.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 5.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2.

Wilston demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wilston's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15 and above, 53.9% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 19.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 9.5% in primary education, and 9.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wilston has 27 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 24 different routes operating across these stops, providing a total of 2,601 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 149 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. On average, there are 371 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wilston's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Wilston's health outcomes data shows remarkable results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover in Wilston is exceptionally high at approximately 71% (3,003 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3 and 6.4% of residents respectively. A total of 75.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Brisbane. Wilston has 13.1% (555 people) of its population aged 65 and over. While health outcomes among seniors in Wilston are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wilston records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wilston's population showed cultural diversity similar to the broader area, with 80.0% born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 51.8%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.2% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.7%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (13.9%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.7%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.7%), Scottish (8.9% vs 8.7%).

Wilston's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wilston has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 shows strong representation in Wilston at 16.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.5%. Between January 2021 and January 2022, the 55 to 64 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.8% to 4.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wilston's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 78%, reaching 363 people from a base of 203. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.