Wilston, QLD 4051
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4051
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Median house price
$1,875,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wilston itself.
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Wilston at a glance
- Median unit
- $530,000
- Weekly rent
- $380
- Houses · units $620
- Population
- 4,110
- Median age 37
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Wilston
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Wilston, houses changed hands at $1,875,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wilston itself. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $375,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Wilston
Wilston (4051) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,875,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wilston has roughly 4,110 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Wilston scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,104 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Wilston
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 92/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Wilston's population at 4,110, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 64%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.05% (median rent $380/wk against a $1,875,000 price tag). Units yield 6.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.05%
- On the $1,875,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.08%
- On the $530,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,104 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Wilston
- What is the median house price in Wilston?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Wilston, QLD 4051 is $1,875,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wilston itself. The median unit price is $530,000.
- How much is my house worth in Wilston?
- A useful starting point is the Wilston median house price of $1,875,000 (units $530,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Wilston a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Wilston is 1.1%: the median weekly house rent is $380 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,875,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Wilston: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Wilston is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Wilston postcode?
- Wilston is in the 4051 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Wilston?
- Wilston is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4051. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Wilston?
- There are 20 schools serving Wilston on this page, including St Columba's Primary School, Wilston State School, Windsor State School.
- How walkable is Wilston?
- Wilston has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wilston?
- Wilston is close to Eildon Hill, Windsor, Herston, Newmarket, Ballymore.
- What is the population of Wilston?
- The population of Wilston is approximately 4,110 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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