Wilsonton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wilsonton Toowoomba, Queensland
Fairview Heights State School, 2018
Wilsonton Location in Queensland
Population	5,891 (2021 census)
• Density	1,112/km2 (2,880/sq mi)
Established	1880s
Postcode(s)	4350
Area	5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.9 km (4 mi) NW of Toowoomba CBD 136 km (85 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Toowoomba North
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Wilsonton: Cotswold Hills Cranley Wilsonton Heights Torrington Wilsonton Rockville Torrington Glenvale Newtown

Wilsonton is a suburb located in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a part of the larger city of Toowoomba. In 2021, about 5,891 people lived in Wilsonton.

Where is Wilsonton Located?

Wilsonton is about 5.9 kilometers (3.7 miles) north-west of the main city area of Toowoomba. This main city area is often called the Central Business District, or CBD.

Toowoomba City Aerodrome

The Toowoomba City Aerodrome is a small airport right in the middle of Wilsonton. You can get to it from Mutze Street. This aerodrome helps connect the area to other places.

Industrial Area

In the south-west part of Wilsonton, there is an area mainly for businesses and factories. This area is found between Taylor Street and Boundary Street.

A Brief History of Wilsonton

Wilsonton officially got its name in 1981. It is thought to be named after James T. Wilson. He was a businessman in the 1870s who supported the Toowoomba Agricultural Society.

In 2006, the borders of Wilsonton were changed. This happened when Wilsonton Heights became its own separate suburb.

Schools Opening in Wilsonton

Several schools have opened in Wilsonton over the years:

• Wilsonton State School opened on February 5, 1894.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School opened on February 12, 1968.
• Fairview Heights State School opened on January 30, 1995.

Who Lives in Wilsonton?

The number of people living in Wilsonton is counted regularly. This count is called a census.

• In 2016, the census showed that 5,955 people lived in Wilsonton.
• By 2021, the population was 5,891 people.

Education in Wilsonton

Wilsonton has several primary schools for younger students.

Wilsonton State School

Wilsonton State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. The school is located at 429 Bridge Street. In 2018, it had 530 students and also offered a special education program.

Fairview Heights State School

Fairview Heights State School is another government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 75 McDougall Street. In 2018, there were 567 students enrolled. This school also has a special education program.

Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School is a Catholic primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. The school is located at 263 Tor Street. In 2018, it had 221 students.

Secondary Schools

Wilsonton itself does not have any high schools. The closest government high school is Wilsonton State High School. It is located in the nearby suburb of Wilsonton Heights.

Parks and Green Spaces

Wilsonton has several parks where people can relax and play:

• Airport Estate Park
• Armstrong Street Park
• Barlow Street Park
• Catalina Drive Park
• Freighter Avenue Park
• Industrial Park
• Vann Street Park