Winton, QLD 4735 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Winton is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4735, home to 856 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Diamantina local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1237 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population856
Median age45
Area2.3 km²
To CBD1237 km
LGAWinton

Demographics

Population
856
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,290 /week
Median personal income
$884 /week
Median family income
$2,010 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Winton
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$849
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Winton State School Combined · Government
  • St Patrick's Catholic School (Winton) Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 98.9% of the 699 resolvable premises in Winton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 98.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 97 across the Winton LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 54% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 35 drug offences, 30 theft, 12 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Winton — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Winton?

Winton (QLD 4735) had 856 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Winton local government area.

What is the median rent in Winton?

The median advertised rent in Winton is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Winton?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Winton covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Winton State School (0.3 km), St Patrick's Catholic School (Winton) (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Winton?

Winton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Winton?

Across the surrounding area, 97 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were drug offences (35), theft (30), violent (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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