Wilson
Wilson's most notable feature is its 48.2% overseas-born population, which sits 26.6 percentage points above the national figure, within a compact 3.98 sq km area holding 6,608 residents. The suburb is also strongly detached, with 95.7% separate houses, while the median age of 35 is 5 years below national. Compared with nearby Bentley and Como as inner-south-east reference points, Wilson's defining housing statistic is its 95.7% separate-house share. Car commuting dominates at 78.8%, compared with 6.7% using public transport, while Chinese ancestry is recorded for 1,129 people.
Population
6,608
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,668/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Wilson suits buyers seeking conventional housing, but a current median house price is not available as a reliable guide, so borrowing capacity and individual listings matter more than a single suburb figure. Monthly mortgage repayments are $1,842, while weekly rent is $350. Mortgage repayments equal 25.5% of household income versus 21.0% for rent. Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.7% separate houses, including 43.2% with 4 or more bedrooms and 42.3% with 3 bedrooms. Tenure is mixed: 29.1% own outright, 29.6% have a mortgage and 37.0% rent. Compared with apartment-heavy areas, Wilson's appeal is space and family-sized stock, but buyers should test commute and car costs because 78.8% drive to work.
For Buyers
Wilson suits buyers seeking conventional housing, but a current median house price is not available as a reliable guide, so borrowing capacity and individual listings matter more than a single suburb figure. Monthly mortgage repayments are $1,842, while weekly rent is $350. Mortgage repayments equal 25.5% of household income versus 21.0% for rent. Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.7% separate houses, including 43.2% with 4 or more bedrooms and 42.3% with 3 bedrooms. Tenure is mixed: 29.1% own outright, 29.6% have a mortgage and 37.0% rent. Compared with apartment-heavy areas, Wilson's appeal is space and family-sized stock, but buyers should test commute and car costs because 78.8% drive to work.
For Investors
Wilson's rental case is supported by a 37.0% renting share and weekly rent of $350, but the 7.9% vacancy rate calls for careful property selection and realistic leasing assumptions. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income, below the 25.5% mortgage-to-income measure, which may support tenant affordability while leaving owners exposed to financing costs. Development activity is recorded at 0 in the past 12 months, so near-term new supply appears limited, although established properties still compete for tenants. Forecast growth is 1.18% annually and is driven by overseas migration, a demand factor that can favour well-located family homes. Compared with higher-turnover investment pockets, Wilson's 28.1% turnover rate and 71.9% staying rate point to a relatively settled resident base.
Schools in Wilson
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WILSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Wilson has a younger age profile, with a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure. Its 48.2% overseas-born share is 26.6 percentage points above national, while the 48.2% university-educated share is 18.1 points higher. English ancestry is recorded for 1,833 people, followed by Chinese ancestry at 1,129; Mandarin is the most common listed language other than English, with 307 speakers. Household size is 2.5 people, equal to the national comparison, and families are divided almost evenly between couples with children at 41.8% and couples without children at 41.7%. Compared with a more uniform household profile, Wilson's mix reflects overseas migration, students, professionals and established families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.7%
Houses
3.6%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Wilson's housing stock is detached-dominant: 95.7% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with just 0.6% apartments and 3.6% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is weighted to larger properties, with 43.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms, 42.3% containing 3, 11.1% containing 2 and 3.4% containing 0 or 1. Tenure is more balanced than the streetscape suggests, with 29.1% owned outright, 29.6% mortgaged and 37.0% rented. Weekly household income is $1,668, against weekly rent of $350 and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,842. Compared with apartment-led markets, Wilson provides more land-based family housing because its built form is overwhelmingly separate-house stock.
Mortgage / mo
$1,842
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$752
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
211
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.8%
Couples with children
41.7%
Couples, no children
12.9%
Single parent
1,601
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wilson's employment base is led by healthcare at 16.9% and 416 workers, followed by education at 12.1% and 298, professional and technical services at 10.1% and 248, hospitality at 7.6% and 187, and public administration at 7.3% and 179. Occupations also include 920 professionals, 461 community and personal service workers, 432 trades workers, 387 clerical and administrative workers, and 329 labourers. Participation is 63.3%, unemployment is 6.0% and the full-time rate is 55.7%. Household income of $1,668 sits at the 58th percentile. SEIFA is uneven: IEO reaches decile 7, compared with IER decile 2, while IRSD is 4 and IRSAD is 5. This contrast suggests educational and occupational strength does not translate evenly into financial resources.
Unemployment
6.0%
Labour Force
3,548
Unemployed
212
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
39.2%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
3,336
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.2%
Postgraduate
12.9%
Born Overseas
48.2%
Dwellings
2,465
Transport to Work
Wilson is compact, covering 3.98 sq km with 6,608 residents and a density of 1,662.3 people per sq km. Daily travel is strongly car-oriented: 78.8% drive to work, compared with 6.7% using public transport, 1.4% walking or cycling and 7.4% working from home. One named local school, Wilson Primary School, is a government primary school; families should check enrolment zones and current capacity against the exact address. The IRSAD score sits at decile 5, while 6.6% of residents, or 417 people, need assistance. Volunteering is 19.0%. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, Wilson's practical convenience depends more on driving because car use is over 11 times the public transport share. A current suburb-level crime rate should be checked directly with WA Police before making a safety decision.
Drive
78.8%
Public Transport
6.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
7.4%
Population Forecast
+1.18%/yr
(+288 people/yr)
EstablishedWilson has an established outlook, with forecast growth of 1.18% annually and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. The shift trajectory is Stable, while population change across the wider area is 5.4% over 10 years, indicating measured rather than explosive expansion. Gentrification signals are mixed: the forecast gentrification score is 31 at the Early signs stage, versus a shift score of 45 labelled Active. Rent growth is 11.9%, real income growth is 37.6% and the working-age share has increased by 6.0 percentage points. Overseas migration can support demand because 48.2% of residents were born overseas, while the Stable trajectory suggests change is likely to be gradual compared with a rapid-growth area.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+1,192
Net Internal / yr
-366
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -366/yr, Strong overseas inflow +1192/yr, Accelerating: 1% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wilson compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilson a good suburb to live in?
Wilson can suit households wanting detached housing, access to a local government primary school and a settled residential setting. Separate houses account for 95.7% of dwellings, while the median age is 35. Daily life is car-oriented, with 78.8% driving to work compared with 6.7% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Wilson?
A current median house price is not available as a usable figure. For context, monthly mortgage repayments are $1,842 and weekly rent is $350. Buyers should compare exact listings, land size, condition and borrowing costs rather than relying on an unavailable suburb-wide median.
What schools are in Wilson?
Wilson Primary School is the named local school, and it is a government primary school. Families should check enrolment zones and current capacity for the exact address, because 1 local school does not define every nearby education option across surrounding suburbs.
Is Wilson safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked using current WA Police information and the exact street. Wilson has 6,608 residents across 3.98 sq km, and 19.0% of residents volunteer, but those figures should not be treated as a substitute for current crime information.
Is Wilson good for property investment?
Wilson has a 37.0% renting share, weekly rent of $350 and a 7.9% vacancy rate. Forecast growth is 1.18% annually, driven by overseas migration, while development activity is recorded at 0 over 12 months. Investors should assess each property's tenant appeal, maintenance and transport access.
How is Wilson's population changing?
Wilson's wider-area population trend is Stable, with 5.4% change over 10 years and forecast growth of 1.18% annually. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The gentrification score is 31 and labelled Early signs, indicating gradual change rather than a fully established transformation.
What languages are spoken in Wilson?
Wilson has a highly international profile, with 48.2% of residents born overseas. Mandarin is the most common listed language with 307 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 89, Urdu at 83, Punjabi at 61 and Arabic at 47.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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