Wilsonton
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Wilsonton
Wilsonton is a western suburb of Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, situated approximately 6 kilometres west of the Toowoomba CBD within the Toowoomba Regional Council area. Perched at an elevation of 636 metres on the Great Dividing Range, the suburb spans 5.1 square kilometres and has a population of 5,891. The median household income of $1,107 per week reflects its working-class character, and the suburb is home to a significant Indigenous community of around 438 residents.
Wilsonton is anchored by Wilsonton Shopping Centre, which provides major supermarkets, retail outlets, and everyday services for the surrounding western suburbs. With a median weekly rent of just $290, the suburb offers some of Toowoomba's most affordable housing, appealing to families, first-home buyers, and those seeking value in a growing regional city. Proximity to schools, sporting facilities, and the New England Highway makes Wilsonton a convenient and accessible community within one of Queensland's fastest-growing inland centres.
Wilsonton falls under postcode 4350 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba North electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles31 - 39 Erin St Wilsonton 4350 QLD
Schools
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55 Brisbane Street
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Suites 4 & 5, 1-3 Russell Street
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40 Wirra Wirra Street
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Cnr Glenvale Road and Boundary Street
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246A Herries Street
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60 Ramsay Street
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505 Hume Street
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Rob Street
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154 Stephen Street
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67 Warwick Street
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451 McDougall Street
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Wuth Street
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72 Ruthven Street
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75 McDougall Street
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189 Stenner Street
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224 Glenvale Road
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110 Ruthven Street
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315 Bunker's Hill School Road
Housing 2021 Census
106 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Iraq 109
- 2. England 105
- 3. Philippines 91
- 4. New Zealand 89
- 5. India 17
- 6. Scotland 14
- 7. South Africa 13
- 8. Zimbabwe 13
- 9. Brazil 12
- 10. Germany 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)