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Wilston
BrisbaneQueensland
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Wilston, 2015
Wilston is located in Queensland
Wilston
Wilston
Location in Queensland
Population 3,937 (2016 census)
 • Density 2,810/km2 (7,300/sq mi)
Established 1880s
Postcode(s) 4051
Area 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location 5.4 km (3 mi) from Brisbane
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
(Enoggera Ward)
State electorate(s)
  • Stafford
  • Clayfield
Federal Division(s) Brisbane
Suburbs around Wilston:
Alderley Grange Lutwyche
Newmarket Wilston Windsor
Kelvin Grove Herston Bowen Hills

Wilston is a suburb of the City of Brisbane, Australia.

Demographics

Oakleigh House, 17 Murray St, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Oakleigh House, 2011

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.

History

Aboriginal history

The Turrbal clan occupied what is today known as Wilston.

Urban development

Wilston House street
Wilston House, 2015

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.

Between 1924 and 1931 Estates were created to provide more land for housing development.

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, had previously resided in this suburb.

Landmarks

Oakleigh House, at 17 Murray Street, Wilston, has been a landmark for over fifty years. It was occupied, from 1902, by George Murray, a Brisbane police magistrate and postmaster. It is a colonial timber house which still stands proudly preserved today.

29 Murray St, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
29 Murray Street (as a private home in 2011)

In 1905, 29 Murray Street was built for the Zoeller family. The house became a reception centre in June 1948, and was the venue for over 25,000 wedding and other receptions until in 1990, 'Oakleigh' was also converted to a function venue, and both houses operated as such until 1995.

Uanda, a house at 27 Clifton Street, is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register

Transport

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

Sporting clubs

Sporting clubs in the area include the 100+ year old Grange Thistle Football Club (GTFC, which also incorporates the Grange Bowls Club), Wilston Norths Junior Cricket Club, Wilston Grange Australian Football Club, Fortitude Valley Rugby League Football Club and St Andrews Ladies Hockey Club. Other clubs include DAT Racing (triathlon), Wilston Crocs (swimming club), Lococo Tennis. The nearby Grange Club (Grange Bowls and Community Club Inc.) has represented the suburb in lawn bowls for 70 years.

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