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 16,983 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,302 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,681 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,773 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 290 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,384 persons per square kilometer. Wynnum West - Hemmant's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.6%) and the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 57.7%.

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. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 1,712 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.8% over the 17 years.

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

Wynnum West - Hemmant has granted approximately 116 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025583 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved in FY2026 as of present date. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years accommodated approximately 1.8 new residents annually. However, recent data shows this figure has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting the area's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $205,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY2026 alone, there have been $35.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West - Hemmant exhibits 66.0% higher development activity per capita. The recent construction mix comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing variety of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points.

Currently, the area indicates a mature market with around 401 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wynnum West - Hemmant is projected to grow by 1,502 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing 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 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 labour market in Wynnum West - Hemmant shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.1% in September 2025, which is 0.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.1%.

There were 9,694 residents in work as of September 2025, with workforce participation at 73.9%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.8%. A moderate 17.9% of residents worked from home, according to Census responses. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.1%, while labour force grew by 6.0%, resulting in a fall of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 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.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Wynnum West - Hemmant SA2 has high incomes nationally. The median income is $63,041 and the average is $75,333. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $69,288 and average $82,799 based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. 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 (5,961 people), similar to the metropolitan region's 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile. 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 had 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West-Hemmant was 26.6%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 33.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863 but in line with Australia's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $413, substantially above the national figure of $375 and Brisbane metro's $380.

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 comprising 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

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

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 are covered by 32 routes, collectively providing 2,127 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 245 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 87%, while train accounts for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 303 trips per day 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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 57% of the total population (~9,612 people) has private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 8.0% of residents respectively. Only 67.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.3%, with 2,944 people falling into this age group compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors 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 had 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. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 50.3% of the population in Wynnum West-Hemmant, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.0%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Maori (2.4%) and New Zealand (1.4%) ethnicities had higher representation than the regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively.

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

Wynnum West - Hemmant has a median age of 38, slightly older than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group is strongly represented at 6.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.5% to 6.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wynnum West - Hemmant's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 52%, adding 584 people and reaching a total of 1,719 from the current 1,134. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 60% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.