Winston, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Winston QLD is 1,084 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Winston is $1,190 per week ($61,880 per year). Median rent in Winston is $261 per week ($1,131 per month). Winston has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Winston has a population density of 1,348 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Winston is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (38.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winston is $1,550.

Population

1,084

Census 2021

Median income

$1,190/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$261/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

33years

Census 2021

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

Winston vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Winston is $1,190 a week, 59% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 51st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $261 a week, $59 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 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.
Measure	Winston	Typical QLD	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,190/wk	$747/wk	+59%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,177/wk	$1,593/wk	+37%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$261/wk	$320/wk	−18%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,550/mo	$1,625/mo	−5%	$1,733/mo
Median age	33	42	−9 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	12.0%	20.4%	−8.4 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Winston Population

1,084 residents at the 2021 Census.

Winston Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,190/wk

$61,880 per year

Ranked 447 of 14,663

Median Rent

$261/wk

$1,131 per month

Ranked 5,879 of 14,663

Median Age

33years

5 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,550/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Winston Rent Prices & Affordability

12% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,177/wk

Median rent $261/wk

Rent to income 12.0%

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

Median rent in Winston against your income

Your weekly income

About $9,434 a month

Median rent $261/wk

Left after rent $1,916/wk

Rent share 12.0%

Winston Schools

schools nearby

government

855

avg ICSEA score

2,706

total students

Mount Isa School of the Air Government

Combined · Prep-10 · 175 students

1009

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 434 students

978

ICSEA

Barkly Highway State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 266 students

935

ICSEA

Mount Isa Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 35 students

877

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 926 students

866

ICSEA

St Kieran's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 140 students

858

ICSEA

Mount Isa Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 211 students

791

ICSEA

Townview State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 209 students

776

ICSEA

Mount Isa Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 53 students

736

ICSEA

Sunset State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 257 students

727

ICSEA

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus Government

Secondary

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Senior Campus Government

Secondary

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

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People in Winston

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (568) Female 47.7% (518)

Population Density

1,348

people per km²

1,084 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,542

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

New Zealand

5.6%

Philippines

3.8%

South Africa

0.9%

England

0.7%

Fiji

0.6%

India

0.5%

Samoa

0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino

1.7%

Tagalog

1.2%

Samoan

0.8%

Arabic

0.6%

Afrikaans

0.5%

Mandarin

0.5%

Malayalam

0.5%

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

Ancestry

Australian

33.0%

English

31.5%

Australian Aboriginal

13.7%

Scottish

10.3%

Irish

9.1%

German

6.3%

Filipino

4.5%

Italian

2.6%

Maori

2.5%

New Zealander

2.2%

Samoan

1.2%

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

24.3%

Not stated

8.9%

Anglican

7.5%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

34.6% 305

Separated

4.0% 35

Divorced

8.7% 77

Widowed

3.7% 33

Never married

49.0% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

48.7%

Couple: no children

27.0%

Couple: no children under 15

10.3%

One parent: no children under 15

8.4%

One parent: children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

33.9%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Winston

Housing Tenure

Of the 428 occupied private dwellings in Winston at the 2021 Census, 53.0% were rented, 19.9% owned outright and 22.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

0.9% 4 dwellings

Owned outright

19.9% 85 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

22.4% 96 dwellings

Rented

53.0% 227 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.6% 11 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house

61.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

35.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.7%

2 bedrooms

24.5%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

14.4%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

39.5%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

10.4%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Work, income and education in Winston

Employment

Employed full-time

60.9% 470 people

Employed part-time

14.8% 114 people

Unemployed

2.3% 18 people

Not in labour force

22.0% 170 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Professionals

23.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Managers

7.2%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.0%

$650-$799/wk

2.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

9.2%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Walked only

3.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.6%

Truck

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bicycle

0.8%

Bus

0.7%

Other

0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering

30.2%

Management & Commerce

15.1%

Society & Culture

12.6%

Health

12.3%

Education

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Information Technology

1.5%

Creative Arts

0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

30.3%

Secondary: Government

21.5%

Secondary: Catholic

17.9%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary: Catholic

9.7%

Pre-school

7.2%

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

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Suburbs near Winston

The closest suburb to Winston is Soldiers Hill (Qld), 1.0 km away.

Soldiers Hill (Qld)

1.0 km away · income $1,353/wk · rent $378/wk

Sunset

1.4 km away · income $1,184/wk · rent $349/wk

Pioneer (Qld)

1.5 km away · income $745/wk · rent $210/wk

Townview

2.6 km away · income $1,075/wk · rent $253/wk

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2.8 km away · income $1,100/wk · rent $245/wk

Parkside (Qld)

3.2 km away · income $1,214/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winston

What is the population of Winston QLD?

The population of Winston QLD is 1,084 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,348 people per km². Winston is ranked #3,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Winston?

The median personal income in Winston QLD is $1,190 per week, or $61,880 per year. The median household income is $2,177 per week. Family income is $2,542 per week. Winston is ranked #447 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Winston?

Median rent in Winston QLD is $261 per week ($1,131 per month). Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Winston ranks #5,879 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Winston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Winston QLD is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Winston?

The median age in Winston QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Winston a good suburb to live in?

Winston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,084. The median income is $1,190/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Winston, QLD: suburb profile

Winston vs the typical QLD suburb

Winston Population

Winston Median Income & Rent

Winston Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Winston against your income

Winston Schools

Winston Map

People in Winston

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Winston

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Winston

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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