Average rent in Wilston, QLD2026

Wilston sits in the Brisbane local government area, 4km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 4,031 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 33% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,031

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
4 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
72%
Flats / apartments
19%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Wilston

Wilston commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (65% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (72%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 4,031, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wilston is 4km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wilston?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wilston, QLD was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Wilston rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Wilston came in at $400 — 11% above. Wilston sits 4km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 72% separate houses and 19% flats).
Which suburbs near Wilston have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wilston's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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