Winton QLD 4735
Winton sits 1,356 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 15 hours by car. Census data records 856 residents with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $67,080 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 2.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $849. Winton is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 2 schools within the locality boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Winton a good place to live?
Winton scores a C (46/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on safety and community.
Mixed results
2 schools · 1 above peer schools
Very walkable
Walkability 80/100 · 1356.4 km · 898 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $245K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 71/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 45 · 856 residents
Liveability Rating
46 / 100 · Ranked #608 in QLDEach bar is Winton's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Winton?
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Our score
46 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Winton sits at $245,000, broadly flat year-on-year.
$245,000
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $245K
Is Winton safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Winton sits in the high band, with 21 incidents recorded in 2025 — down about 9% on the prior year.
21 offences
8.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20242 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Winton, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. St Patrick's Catholic School leads the pack.
- • 117 students across 2 schools (avg 58)
- • Sectors: 1 Catholic, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 893-928, median 910 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Winton State School (70 students)
Primary
Combined
Walkability
Winton is very walkable on foot — at 80/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Winton.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 1%
- Premises covered
- 601
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Winton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Winton is home to 856 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $67,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
856
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$67,080/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$849/mo
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$45,968/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.1%
Total Dwellings
351
Owner-Occupier Rate
67.1%
Houses
90.6%
Rental Stress
11.6%
Mortgage Stress
15.2%
Work From Home
5.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
17 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 12 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 106 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 79.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.1%
- Employment Rate
- 58.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
5 residents (0.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
6.8% of residents (55) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (45).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 811 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $719 a year through Winton based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Winton
In the year to June 2026, 2 new dwellings were approved across Winton. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 84.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Koa People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Setting
- Elevation
- 190 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 0.6 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
EV adoption
In postcode 4735, 0 of 1,249 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.3% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4735, 229 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 494 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 18 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $245,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sean Dillon Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sean Dillon LNP | 71.0% |
| 2020 | Lachlan Millar LNP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Winton?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 856 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Winton
Is Winton a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Winton is high (71/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Winton?
Winton has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Winton a good place to live?
Winton has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (46/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Winton?
Winton, QLD had a population of 856 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Winton, QLD?
The postcode for Winton, QLD is 4735.
How far is Winton from Brisbane?
Winton is 1,356 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 898 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Winton?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Winton was $67,080 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Winton?
There are too few current rental listings in Winton for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Winton?
The median age of residents in Winton was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Winton?
There are 2 schools inside the Winton boundary: 1 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Winton walkable?
Winton scores 80/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Winton?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Winton belong to?
Winton sits within the Winton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Winton?
The average residential rates bill through Winton is $719 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Winton?
Across Winton, 2 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to June 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 84.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Winton in?
Winton sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Jun 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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