Wynnum West - Hemmant
Statistical Area - sa2

Wynnum West - Hemmant has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Wynnum West - Hemmant's population is 16,978 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,297 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,681. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,773 in June 2024 and an additional 290 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,383 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wynnum West - Hemmant's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.4%) and the SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 with a base year of 2022 for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by approximately 1,712 persons to 2041, recording an overall gain of around 8.9% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wynnum West - Hemmant when compared nationally

Wynnum West - Hemmant has approved approximately 116 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 583 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY26 as of current records. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years was around 1.8. However, this figure has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area.

The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $205,000. In FY26, commercial approvals have reached $35.6 million, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West - Hemmant exhibits 66.0% higher development activity per person. The recent construction mix comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing variety of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points.

As of current approvals, the area indicates a mature market with around 401 people per approval. By 2041, Wynnum West - Hemmant is projected to grow by approximately 1,507 residents. At present development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wynnum West - Hemmant has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Park Hill Village Collection, Burnby Rise Estate, Adena Residences, and Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Wynnum West - Hemmant shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. In the year ending June 2025, employment grew by 4.3%.

As of that date, 9,450 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization, at 1.4 times the regional level. However, education & training has lower representation, at 7.2% versus the regional average of 9.4%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.1%. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wynnum West - Hemmant's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Wynnum West - Hemmant has a high national median income of $59,445 and an average income of $71,724. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,761 (median) and $81,758 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wynnum West - Hemmant cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 35.1% of residents. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wynnum West - Hemmant is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wynnum West - Hemmant's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's 78.0% houses and 22.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West - Hemmant was at 26.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent was $413, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Wynnum West - Hemmant's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 32.7% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Wynnum West - Hemmant shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Wynnum West - Hemmant trail regional benchmarks, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Wynnum West - Hemmant's 4 schools have combined enrollment reaching 3,208 students as of the latest data point. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (18.9 places per 100 residents vs 13.6 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wynnum West-Hemmant has 77 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 routes that facilitate 2,167 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents usually residing within 245 meters of the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 309 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wynnum West - Hemmant is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Wynnum West - Hemmant faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are prevalent, particularly among older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% (~9,388 people), compared to 58.6% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues impact 9.5% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.0%. 67.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,943 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wynnum West - Hemmant was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wynnum West-Hemmant has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 11.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wynnum West-Hemmant, comprising 50.3% of the population, compared to 52.5% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.0%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Maori (2.4%) and New Zealand (1.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Wynnum West-Hemmant compared to regional figures of 1.4% and 1.3%, respectively. Samoan ethnicity is also slightly higher at 0.5%.

Wynnum West - Hemmant's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 6.7% of the population in Wynnum West - Hemmant, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 12.2%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.5% to 6.7%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Wynnum West - Hemmant's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 584 people and reaching a total of 1,719 from the current figure of 1,134. This growth is part of an overall aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.