Suburb Profile4051

Wilston

Brisbane City Council · 4.5km north of Brisbane CBD

Median House
$1,750,000
Median Unit
$745,000
Population
4,145
Avg Land Size
520m²
From CBD
4.5km north
Proprietary ACRES Data

Wilston Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score
0/ 100
Emerging
Development Sites
0
0 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
0
0 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
—
Market Momentum
Building

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Wilston and the surrounding precinct.

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Wilston

Annual Growth (Houses)
+12.5%
Annual Growth (Units)
+9.1%
Rental Yield (Houses)
3.1%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.3%
Avg. Days on Market
22
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
5-Year House Growth
+81%
5-Year Unit Growth
+73%
Market Demand
High

5-Year Median Price Trend

  • Houses
  • Units
202120222023202420252026$0$0450K$1900K$1.4M$1.8M

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Wilston

Wilston is a prestige inner-north suburb renowned for its heritage streetscapes, leafy character, and the Wilston Village retail strip. The suburb's elevated position on Kedron Brook provides a quiet, established residential feel while maintaining excellent CBD connectivity. Wilston attracts families and professionals seeking character homes in a tightly-held, community-focused neighbourhood.

Development Potential

Limited. Heritage overlays and established residential character restrict most large-scale development. Occasional medium-density opportunities on larger blocks or corner sites exist, but the suburb primarily supports the renovation market.

Key Zoning: Character Residential, Low-Medium Density, Low Density Residential

Growth Drivers

  • Tightly-held prestige suburb
  • Train station premium
  • Character home demand
  • School catchment value
  • Inner-north lifestyle appeal

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Living in Wilston

Infrastructure

  • Wilston Village retail and dining
  • Wilston train station
  • Kedron Brook bikeway
  • Strong local schools
  • Near Newmarket shopping

Transport

  • Wilston train station
  • Bus connections
  • Kedron Brook bikeway to CBD
  • Close to Inner City Bypass
  • Multiple routes to northern suburbs

Lifestyle

  • Wilston Village cafes and boutiques
  • Kedron Brook parklands and bikeway
  • Heritage Queenslander living
  • Strong community events
  • Quiet residential streets

Wilston Location

Wilston, 4051 · Brisbane City Council

What's Nearby in Wilston

Schools, parks, transport, shopping and education within Wilston and surrounds

Schools

  • Wilston State School
  • Padua College
  • Mount Alvernia College

Parks & Recreation

  • Kalinga Park
  • Eildon Hill Reserve
  • Wilston Village Green

Shopping

  • Wilston Village Shops
  • Kedron Brook Road Cafes

Transport

  • Wilston Station
  • Windsor Station
  • Lutwyche Bus Route

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Properties in Wilston with development potential are selling for 30–100% above standard residential value. Find out if yours qualifies — no cost, no obligation.

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.