Wilston, Queensland

Wilston
Suburb
Wilston, 2015
Wilston
Location in metropolitan Brisbane
Interactive map of Wilston
Coordinates: 27°26′10″S 153°01′00″E / 27.4361°S 153.0166°E / -27.4361; 153.0166 (Wilston (centre of suburb))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
CityBrisbane
LGA
Location
Established1880s
Government
 • State electorates
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 • Total4,110 (2021 census)[3]
 • Density2,940/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4051
Suburbs around Wilston
Alderley Grange Lutwyche
Newmarket Wilston Windsor
Kelvin Grove Herston Bowen Hills

Wilston is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[4] In the 2021 census, Wilston had a population of 4,110 people.[3]

Geography

Wilston is located 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) by road north of the Brisbane CBD.[5]

History

The area became known as Wilston after the home of the same name built there by the Honourable William Wilson MLC, who settled in the district in 1868. The home, which was constructed circa 1876, was named Wilston House after Wilson's birthplace home at Derrykeeghan Mills, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland.[4]

In 1884, the land passed to businessman John Stevenson MLA, who subdivided the property.[6]

On Sunday 10 August 1913, a stump-capping ceremony was held for the new Wilston Methodist Church.[7] The official opening was held on Sunday 26 October 1913.[8][9]

On 1 October 1916, Roman Catholic Archbishop James Duhig opened St Columba's Primary School. It was operated by Good Samarian Sisters.[10]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Wilston had a population of 3,872 people, 50.1% female and 49.9% male. The median age of the Wilston population was 35 years, 2 years below the Australian median. 76% of people living in Wilston were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.5%, New Zealand 3.2%, Italy 1.3%, India 1.1%, South Africa 0.7%. 87.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.9% Italian, 0.6% German, 0.6% Cantonese, 0.6% Mandarin, 0.5% Punjabi.[11]

In the 2016 census, Wilston had a population of 3,937 people.[12]

In the 2021 census, Wilston had a population of 4,110 people.[3]

Heritage listings

Heritage-listed sites in Wilston include:

Education

St Columba's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Kedron Brook Road (27°25′44″S 153°01′07″E / 27.4289°S 153.0185°E / -27.4289; 153.0185 (St Columba's Primary School)).[16][17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 593 students with 43 teachers (34 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[18]

There are no government schools in Wilston. The nearest government primary school is Wilston State School, which, despite its name, is within the neighbouring suburb of Grange to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Kelvin Grove State College in neighbouring Kelvin Grove to the south-west and Kedron State High School in Kedron to the north-east.[19]

Sporting clubs

Sporting clubs in the area include the 100+ year old Grange Thistle Football Club[20] (GTFC, which also incorporates the Grange Bowls Club), Wilston Norths Junior Cricket Club,[21] Wilston Grange Australian Football Club,[22] Fortitude Valley Rugby League Football Club[23] and St Andrews Ladies Hockey Club.[24]

Other clubs include DAT Racing (triathlon),[25] Wilston Crocs (swimming club),[26] and Lococo Tennis.[27]

The nearby Grange Club (Grange Bowls and Community Club Inc.) has represented the suburb in lawn bowls for 70 years.[28]

Retail business

Wilston Village in Kedron Brook Road is the main retail area.[29] Local stores in the area are supplemented by larger centres at HomeZone at Windsor,[30]

Transport

Wilston railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail Citytrain network services to Ferny Grove, Brisbane and Beenleigh.

Parks

There are a number of parks in the suburb, including:

Notable residents

James Tolson, a short-term resident of Wilston House, conducted important experiments in chilling mutton for export from Australia to Great Britain.

Major General William Cahill, a commissioner of police in Queensland, also lived at Wilston House for a period. During his residence he further developed the grounds, which became known as a sanctuary for birds and native fauna.

Peter Beattie, the former Premier of Queensland, previously resided in this suburb. https://www.domain.com.au/news/house-of-former-premier-peter-beattie-for-sale-20151029-gkm6eb/

References

  1. ^ "Enoggera Ward". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wilston (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  3. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wilston (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Wilston – suburb in City of Brisbane (entry 50206)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Brisbane GPO to Wilston" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Wilston House (entry 600344)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. ^ "The Brisbane Courier. MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1918". The Brisbane Courier. No. 17, 340. Queensland, Australia. 11 August 1913. p. 4. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "WILSTON METHODIST CHURCH". The Telegraph. No. 12, 772. Queensland, Australia. 25 October 1913. p. 9. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "WILSTON METHODIST CHURCH". Daily Standard. No. 272. Queensland, Australia. 27 October 1913. p. 5 (SECOND EDITION). Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "School History". www.stcolumbaswilston.qld.edu.au. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  11. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Wilston (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  12. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wilston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  13. ^ "Uanda (entry 601156)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Wilston Methodist Memorial Church (former) (entry 650239)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  15. ^ "602855". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  16. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  17. ^ "St Columba's Primary School Wilston". St Columba's Primary School Wilston. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  18. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  19. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  20. ^ "Grange Thistle Soccer Club". Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Wilston Norths Junior Cricket Club". Wilston-Norths Junior Cricket Club. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  22. ^ "Wilston Grange Australian Football Club – Home". Gorillas.com.au. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  23. ^ "Club News – Fortitude Valley RLFC – Jnr Div Inc. – FOX SPORTS PULSE". SportingPulse. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  24. ^ "Brisbane Women's Hockey – St Andrews Ladies Hockey Association". Standrewshockey.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  25. ^ "Dan Atkins – The life of a High Performance Coach". first off the bike. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  26. ^ "Come and swim with the 'Crocs'". Wilston State School Amateur Swim Club. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  27. ^ "Lococo Tennis". Lococotennis.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  28. ^ "BOWLS". grangethistle. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  29. ^ "Local Attractions". Number38 Wilston Village. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  30. ^ "Welcome to Homezone Windsor". Homezone Windsor. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  31. ^ a b c d e f g "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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