Wynnum West - Hemmant

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 around 17,190 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,509 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,681. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 17,027 in June 2025 and an additional 361 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,401 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wynnum West - Hemmant's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (7.1%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers including interstate migration and natural growth 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an increase of 1,413 persons to 2041 expected, reflecting a gain of 7.3% in total over the 16 years.

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. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 583 homes were approved, with an additional 51 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five financial years, an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent data shows this figure has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area.

New homes are constructed at an average expected cost of $205,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $35.6 million, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West - Hemmant exhibits 66.0% higher development activity per person. The current construction mix comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing variety of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

The area's population density is around 401 people per approval, indicating a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wynnum West - Hemmant is projected to grow by 1,250 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, presenting good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wynnum West - Hemmant has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Park Hill Village Collection, Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade, Rivermakers Precinct, and Burnby Rise Estate. 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. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 4.9%.

As of December 2025, there were 9,722 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 73.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 17.9% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training had lower representation at 7.2% versus the regional average of 9.4%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force increased by 5.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wynnum West - Hemmant's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Wynnum West - Hemmant SA2 has a high national median income of $63,041 and an average income of $75,333. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,202 (median) and $83,891 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Wynnum West - Hemmant cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 35.1% of residents (6,033 people), consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, leaving disposable income at the 55th 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wynnum West - Hemmant's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West - Hemmant stood at 26.6%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Wynnum West - Hemmant was $413, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wynnum West - Hemmant's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 26.8%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 3.3%. 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

Wynnum West-Hemmant residents aged 15+ have 23.2% university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.7%, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%). Current educational participation is high, with 27.7% enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.9% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

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.

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 32 routes, facilitating 2,127 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically residing 245 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 303 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wynnum West - Hemmant is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wynnum West - Hemmant faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 57% (~9,729 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 67.1% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.1% (2,941 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Wynnum West-Hemmant's cultural diversity is above average, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 50.3%, compared to 47.8% 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 compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively. Samoan ethnicity is also present at 0.5%.

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

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a median age of 38 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 years but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 6.7% of the population in Wynnum West - Hemmant, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.2%. Between 2021 and the present time, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.5% to 6.7%, and the 35-44 age group has risen from 14.7% to 15.8%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wynnum West - Hemmant's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 40%, reaching a population of 1,613 from the current figure of 1,151. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 59% of the total population increase. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.