Wilston, QLD 4279
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 33.3% Renters
Wilston Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 4km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Wilston Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Wilston for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 33.3% of the suburb's 4,031 residents rent.
Around Wilston
Wilston Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Wilston Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Wilston
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Wilston
Real questions renters ask before moving to Wilston.
How much does it cost to rent in Wilston?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Wilston is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Wilston?
Locals describe Wilston as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 4,031, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Wilston from the Brisbane CBD?
Wilston is approximately 4km from the Brisbane CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 14-29 minutes.
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