Wilston, Queensland
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Wilston Brisbane, Queensland |
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Wilston, 2015
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 Wilston
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| Coordinates | 27°26′06″S 153°01′16″E / 27.435°S 153.021°ECoordinates: 27°26′06″S 153°01′16″E / 27.435°S 153.021°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 3,872 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,770/km2 (7,160/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Established | 1880s | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4051 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) from Brisbane | ||||||||||||
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City of Brisbane (Enoggera Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Ashgrove, Brisbane Central | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Brisbane | ||||||||||||
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Wilston, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is located approximately three kilometres from the Brisbane central business district, and is a mixture of old and new styles of architecture, from workers' cottages to modern architect-designed homes on Wilston Hill.
Wilston is home to many professionals, including many medical professionals, due to its inner city location, proximity to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and views of the city that are available from more elevated streets.
In recent years, the area has been transformed by the revamping of Kedron Brook Road, an early precursor to the City Council’s urban renewal process that was to roll out across much of inner Brisbane. This has seen a vibrant hub of al-fresco dining evolve, which in turn has increased the popularity of the area and led to a significant increase in the cost of housing in recent years.
Residents are also well serviced by public transport (Wilston train station and regular bus routes) and leisure parks and walkways running alongside Enoggera Creek. The area is also close to local sporting grounds such as Downey Park and Ballymore Stadium.
In the 2011 census, the population of Wilston was 3,872, 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.
The Turrbal clan occupied what is today known as Wilston.
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.(The family believes it is short for Wilson Town)
In 1884 the land passed to businessman John Stevenson MLA, who subdivided the property.
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