Wilsonton Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Wilsonton Heights QLD is 2,747 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilsonton Heights is $571 per week ($29,692 per year). Median rent in Wilsonton Heights is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Wilsonton Heights has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wilsonton Heights has a population density of 1,896 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wilsonton Heights is Iraq. The most common religion is No religion (38.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilsonton Heights is $1,300.

Population
2,747
Census 2021
Median income
$571/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wilsonton Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Wilsonton Heights is $571 a week, 24% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,277th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWilsonton HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$571/wk$747/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,126/wk$1,593/wk −29%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%20.4% +4.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wilsonton Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wilsonton Heights Population

2,747 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wilsonton Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$571/wk
$29,692 per year
Ranked 7,492 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wilsonton Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,126/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

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

Median rent in Wilsonton Heights against your income

About $4,879 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $846/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Wilsonton Heights Schools

19
schools nearby
10
government
960
avg ICSEA score
6,599
total students
The Glennie School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 700 students
1073
ICSEA
St Ursula's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 401 students
1043
ICSEA
Glenvale Christian School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 127 students
1037
ICSEA
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students
1029
ICSEA
The Industry School - Toowoomba Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 92 students
1024
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 930 students
1017
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 246 students
998
ICSEA
Holy Name Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students
987
ICSEA
Glenvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 658 students
971
ICSEA
Toowoomba West Special School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 140 students
953
ICSEA
Good Samaritan College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 79 students
950
ICSEA
Fairview Heights State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 342 students
931
ICSEA
Wilsonton State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 904 students
920
ICSEA
Toowoomba North State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 237 students
909
ICSEA
Newtown State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 337 students
900
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

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

All schools near Wilsonton Heights, with a map

Wilsonton Heights Map

Wilsonton Heights, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wilsonton Heights, Queensland: 27.5327°S, 151.9268°E

Wilsonton Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in Wilsonton Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (1,300) Female 52.7% (1,447)

Population Density

1,896
people per km²
2,747 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,316
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Iraq
2.7%
Philippines
1.9%
New Zealand
1.2%
England
1.0%
Germany
0.3%
South Korea
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.0%
Tagalog
1.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Korean
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.9%
Australian
39.4%
Australian Aboriginal
10.9%
Irish
10.2%
German
9.8%
Scottish
8.8%
Filipino
2.5%
Dutch
1.6%
Italian
1.3%
Chinese
0.8%
Welsh
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.2%
Catholic
15.4%
Anglican
13.4%
Not stated
8.1%
Christian (other)
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Other religions
3.7%
Other religious groups
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

11.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.2% 788
Separated
5.4% 118
Divorced
11.6% 253
Widowed
5.1% 111
Never married
41.6% 904

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.0%
Couple: no children
25.5%
One parent: children under 15
19.3%
One parent: no children under 15
10.1%
Couple: no children under 15
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.7%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
12.2%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wilsonton Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,055 occupied private dwellings in Wilsonton Heights at the 2021 Census, 46.3% were rented, 26.8% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
26.8% 283 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.5% 258 dwellings
Rented
46.3% 488 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
62.7%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
2.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
5.4%
$800-$999/mo
9.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.4%
1 vehicle
45.1%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3 vehicles
9.2%
4+ vehicles
4.2%

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

Work, income and education in Wilsonton Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
30.4% 598 people
Employed part-time
17.3% 340 people
Unemployed
5.6% 110 people
Not in labour force
46.8% 922 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
21.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Professionals
15.1%
Labourers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Managers
6.7%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.2%
$4,000+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
10.0%
Car (passenger)
8.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Bus
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Walked only
0.5%
Other
0.3%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.4%
Bachelor Degree
15.1%
Certificate I/II
6.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Postgraduate Degree
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.0%
Society & Culture
17.9%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Health
11.7%
Education
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.0%
Secondary: Government
30.1%
Vocational Education
15.5%
Primary: Catholic
6.0%
Pre-school
6.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.5%
Has need for assistance
9.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
434
Asthma
172
Arthritis
105
Diabetes
84
Heart disease
79
Lung condition
65
Kidney disease
44
Cancer
35
Stroke
32
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 324
Did not provide
84.0% 1,700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 244
Not a volunteer
88.0% 1,791

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
4.8% 98
Never served
95.0% 1,933

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
26.1%
3 children
17.8%
4 children
8.6%
5+ children
3.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
16
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
49
2011: 2015
41
2017
6
2018
19
2019
50
2020
10
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
45.7%
moved in the last 5 years
10.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,133
Moved from QLD
292
Moved: same area (SA2)
78
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NT
5
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5: 14 hours
27.2%
15: 29 hours
11.2%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
34.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.0%
Step family: no other children
12.0%
Blended family: no other children
10.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Wilsonton Heights

The closest suburb to Wilsonton Heights is Rockville, 1.2 km away.

Rockville
1.2 km away · income $614/wk · rent $280/wk
Wilsonton
1.4 km away · income $638/wk · rent $290/wk
Cranley
2.1 km away · income $634/wk · rent $330/wk
Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)
2.4 km away · income $688/wk · rent $289/wk
Harlaxton
2.7 km away · income $611/wk · rent $280/wk
North Toowoomba
3.1 km away · income $718/wk · rent $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilsonton Heights

What is the population of Wilsonton Heights QLD?

The population of Wilsonton Heights QLD is 2,747 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,896 people per km². Wilsonton Heights is ranked #2,559 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wilsonton Heights?

The median personal income in Wilsonton Heights QLD is $571 per week, or $29,692 per year. The median household income is $1,126 per week. Family income is $1,316 per week. Wilsonton Heights is ranked #7,492 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wilsonton Heights?

Median rent in Wilsonton Heights QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wilsonton Heights ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilsonton Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilsonton Heights QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilsonton Heights?

The median age in Wilsonton Heights QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilsonton Heights a good suburb to live in?

Wilsonton Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,747. The median income is $571/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 33088. All dollar figures in AUD.