Wilsonton Heights
A 47.2% renting share sits alongside an 88.3% separate-house mix, making Wilsonton Heights more rental-heavy than its detached streets might suggest. The suburb has 2,747 residents across 1.45 square kilometres, or 1,895.5 people per square kilometre, and a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national figure. Compared with nearby Wilsonton and Rockville, it reads as a compact, car-oriented Toowoomba locality rather than a high-rise precinct. Its low-income profile is material: household income sits at the 21st percentile, while SEIFA IRSAD is in decile 1. An aging trajectory, with the senior share up 8.0 percentage points, means services and accessible housing may matter more over time than rapid redevelopment.
Local council: Toowoomba
Population
2,747
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,126/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
For buyers, the practical appeal is a conventional, detached-house format: 88.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 62.7% have 3 bedrooms and 25.0% have 4 or more. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $1,300 per month, while mortgage-to-income is 26.7%, higher than the 24.9% rent-to-income measure but not flagged as mortgage stress. Outright ownership is 27.4%, below the 47.2% renting share, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base and should check property condition carefully. A median house price is not available, making current comparable sales more useful than relying on a broad Toowoomba average. The 1.2% public transport share also means car costs should be included in the budget.
For Buyers
For buyers, the practical appeal is a conventional, detached-house format: 88.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 62.7% have 3 bedrooms and 25.0% have 4 or more. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $1,300 per month, while mortgage-to-income is 26.7%, higher than the 24.9% rent-to-income measure but not flagged as mortgage stress. Outright ownership is 27.4%, below the 47.2% renting share, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base and should check property condition carefully. A median house price is not available, making current comparable sales more useful than relying on a broad Toowoomba average. The 1.2% public transport share also means car costs should be included in the budget.
For Investors
Investor demand has a clear rental base, with 47.2% of occupied dwellings rented, compared with 27.4% owned outright. Weekly rent is $280 and vacancy is 7.3%, a higher holding risk than a tightly supplied market, so gross yield and leasing time need close testing at the property level. The housing stock is 88.3% separate houses, which can suit family tenants, while 62.7% of homes have 3 bedrooms. There were 0 development events in the past 12 months, reducing the immediate new-supply signal, but also limiting a redevelopment-led thesis. Forecast growth is 0.65% annually with Balanced migration, and the gentrification score is 3, stage Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 28.3% suggests past momentum, yet current vacancy is the stronger near-term caution.
Development Activity
Total DAs
3
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wilsonton Heights
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Wilsonton State High School
Demographics
Wilsonton Heights has a median age of 37, or 3 years below the national comparison, and its aging trajectory is clear because the senior share has risen 8.0 percentage points while the young share fell 3.4 points and the working-age share fell 3.9. University attainment is 13.5%, 16.6 percentage points below the national level, and 11.7% of residents were born overseas, 9.9 points below nationally. English ancestry leads at 1,096 people, followed by Irish 280, German 270 and Scottish 241. Christianity records 1,335 people, while 1,049 report no religion. Household size is 2.4, 0.1 below the national comparison, and 74.9% stayed at the same address, indicating more stability than the 25.1% turnover rate.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.3%
Houses
5.2%
Townhouse
6.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates at 88.3%, with apartments at 6.4% and semi-detached dwellings at 5.2%. The bedroom profile is similarly family-oriented: 3-bedroom homes make up 62.7% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 25.0%, compared with only 12.0% for 2-bedroom dwellings. Tenure is more renter-led than owner-led, with 47.2% renting, 27.4% owning outright and 25.0% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $280 against household income of $1,126, producing a 24.9% rent-to-income measure; mortgage-to-income is higher at 26.7%. No median house price is available, so buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type rather than use a single suburb-wide figure. The mix suits households seeking space, but low SEIFA IRSAD decile 1 points to affordability constraints below stronger-income markets.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $280.
$560
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $560 · units $440
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$571
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.3%
Unoccupied
83
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.4%
Couples with children
35.9%
Couples, no children
29.2%
Single parent
733
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employment industry at 25.7% with 149 workers, followed by Education at 11.9% and 69, Retail at 9.3% and 54, Construction at 8.5% and 49, and Manufacturing at 8.1% and 47. This service and trade mix gives the local labour market a practical employment base, while occupations are led by Labourers 190, Community/Personal 172, Trades 156, Clerical/Admin 123 and Professionals 95. Participation is 51.5%, full-time employment 59.5% and unemployment 9.9%, so workforce engagement is lower than a stronger-income suburb might show. Household income sits at the 21st percentile, and IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD all rank in decile 1. The contrast between a 25.7% healthcare share and four lowest-decile SEIFA measures points to an essential-services economy without broad household prosperity.
Unemployment
9.9%
Labour Force
1,123
Unemployed
111
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
34.0%
Participation
51.5%
Employed
1,012
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.5%
Postgraduate
2.0%
Born Overseas
11.7%
Dwellings
1,055
Transport to Work
Daily travel is strongly car-dependent: 85.8% drove to work, compared with 1.2% using public transport, 0.6% walking or cycling and 3.5% working from home. That pattern makes access to a vehicle more important than in transit-oriented areas, particularly for households managing school, shopping and healthcare trips. One identified local school is Wilsonton State High School, a government secondary school; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address, as boundaries can cross suburb lines. Socioeconomic conditions sit below higher-resource areas, with both IRSD and IRSAD in decile 1. A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so compare recent incidents for the exact street with nearby areas before deciding. Volunteering is 12.0%, while 10.1% need assistance, making local services relevant to day-to-day livability.
Drive
85.8%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
3.5%
Growth Outlook
Wilsonton Heights is forecast to grow at 0.65% annually, with migration classified as Balanced, so the outlook is steadier than a high-growth expansion area. Across the wider area, population change is 9.2% over 10 years, while the shift profile labels the trajectory Aging, with the senior share up 8.0 percentage points and the working share down 3.9. That pattern suggests demand will favour established services, smaller maintenance burdens and accessible homes more than rapid family turnover. The headline gentrification score is 3, stage Not gentrifying, although the shift profile records score 21 and Early signs, so the signals remain weaker than a clear redevelopment cycle. Rent growth of 28.3% and stable affordability, moving from 46.9 in 2011 to 47.5 in 2021, support gradual change rather than a sharp reset.
Population trend: Toowoomba council area
Wilsonton Heights sits in the Toowoomba council area. These are the council area's residents, not Wilsonton Heights's.
Residents 2025
186,276
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wilsonton Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilsonton Heights a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households seeking detached homes and moderate density, but daily life is car-oriented: 85.8% drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Housing is 88.3% separate houses, while SEIFA IRSAD sits in decile 1, below higher-resource areas. Check the exact street, school zone and service access before deciding.
What is the median house price in Wilsonton Heights?
A dependable current median house price is not available for Wilsonton Heights. The housing mix is 88.3% separate houses, with 62.7% of dwellings containing 3 bedrooms, so compare recent sales by dwelling type rather than using a broad regional average. The typical listed mortgage payment is $1,300 per month.
What schools are in Wilsonton Heights?
Wilsonton State High School is the identified local school, and it is a government secondary school. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address, because boundaries can differ across nearby streets. The suburb has 1 identified local school, so also check surrounding Toowoomba options for primary years.
Is Wilsonton Heights safe?
No suburb-wide crime rate is available for Wilsonton Heights, so a simple yes or no would be misleading. Check recent incidents for the exact street and compare nearby areas before committing. Daily travel is car-led, with 85.8% driving to work, and local needs are material because 10.1% of residents require assistance.
Is Wilsonton Heights good for property investment?
It may suit a yield-focused investor, but the signals are mixed. Rent is $280 a week and 47.2% of dwellings are rented, while vacancy is 7.3%, higher than a tightly supplied market. Forecast growth is 0.65% annually and 0 development events were recorded over 12 months, so test vacancy, maintenance and resale assumptions carefully.
How is Wilsonton Heights's population changing?
Population is changing gradually rather than rapidly. Wilsonton Heights has 2,747 residents today, while the wider-area forecast indicates 0.65% annual growth and 9.2% change over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 8.0 percentage points, and migration is classified as Balanced.
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).
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