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Wynnum West - Hemmant has an estimated 17,229 residents, up from 15,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,548 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 376 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 61.3% of that increase. That puts 1,404 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population across Wynnum West - Hemmant reached approximately 17,229 by Aug 2026. This represents a 9.9% rise (+1,548 individuals) relative to the 2021 Census count of 15,681 people. This estimate derives from ABS figures showing an estimated resident population of 17,027 in June 2025 alongside 376 validated new addresses post-Census. With 1,404 persons per square kilometer, local density exceeds typical national benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the district's 9.9% post-2021 Census expansion surpassed both the SA3 benchmark of 7.2% and the broader SA4 territory, establishing it as a primary regional growth engine.
Net overseas migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 61.3% of recent demographic expansion, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as their baseline. Where unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, forecasts incorporate 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series based on 2021 numbers. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportionate age-cohort weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 base). Looking forward, population growth is projected to track slightly underneath the national median for surveyed areas, with numbers expanding by 1,333 persons up to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP baseline, representing a cumulative 6.6% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
385 new dwellings have been approved in Wynnum West - Hemmant over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approvals in Wynnum West - Hemmant have averaged approximately 77 per annum, totaling 385 residential permits across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 3.1 incoming residents was recorded for every dwelling completed, creating a notable supply shortfall that places upward pressure on pricing and intensifies buyer competition, while average construction costs for new residences sit at $434,000. In addition, $35.6 million worth of commercial building permits were authorized during the current financial year, highlighting robust local business development.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, residential building activity in Wynnum West - Hemmant is moderately higher (12.0% above regional levels per resident across the 5 year period), supporting demand while maintaining adequate choice for purchasers, despite a broader moderation in construction volume lately. Current residential construction is weighted toward separate houses at 73.0%, with apartments and townhouses accounting for 27.0%, preserving traditional suburban family living tailored toward buyers seeking extra space. The ratio of roughly 280 people per residential permit underscores an expanding market. Moving toward 2041, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates project Wynnum West - Hemmant will gain an additional 1,131 residents. Under current construction trajectories, forthcoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating supportive buyer conditions and establishing potential to exceed current baseline population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wynnum West - Hemmant, worth an estimated $529 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.95 billion. 20 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure investment, major works, and urban planning decisions serve as vital drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 key projects positioned to influence the area, led by initiatives such as the Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade, Burnby Rise Estate, Rivermakers Precinct, and Park Hill Village Collection.
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Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment
DA approved integrated retail mixed-use redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza by Shayher Group, designed by ZENX Architects. The masterplan covers the existing sub-regional shopping centre site and includes new lifestyle retail precincts, food and beverage areas, residential apartments, commercial space and a cinema, with works planned to be staged so the centre can continue operating.
Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade installing new traffic lights with signalised crossing facilities, modified centre islands, dedicated turn pockets, and signalised U-turn facilities. Jointly funded by Brisbane City Council and Australian Government Roads to Recovery Program.
Crawford Road Social Housing and Subdivision
Development of 6 Platinum and Gold level social housing units alongside a 20-lot freehold residential subdivision in Wynnum West. The project is being delivered in partnership with the National Affordable Housing Consortium and the Queensland Department of Housing.
Lindum Rail Crossing Upgrade
Major safety upgrade of the Lindum rail crossing and surrounding road network including intersection realignment, new traffic signals, controlled pedestrian crossings, shared paths, drainage and cycling improvements. Following completion of the Lindum Station accessibility upgrade, utility relocation works commenced in June 2026. Major construction is planned to commence in 2027, subject to final funding arrangements.
Adena Residences
A new low-rise apartment development at 15 Alter Street, Wynnum West featuring 105 spacious apartments over two 5-level towers. Developed by Heran Building Group and designed by Jackson Teece. Features rooftop terraces, swimming pool, gymnasium, and BBQ areas with 360-degree Brisbane views. Construction started in 2022 with completion expected in 2025.
Burnby Rise Estate
Burnby Rise is a 55-lot residential subdivision located in Wynnum West offering covenant-free land lots for house and land development. The estate is positioned in close proximity to Lindum Train Station, Wynnum Plaza, and Brisbane Airport. Civil works and estate construction are delivering all 55 residential home sites.
Adena Residences
Adena Residences is a luxury low-rise apartment development featuring 105 spacious 2-3 bedroom apartments across two towers. It offers contemporary design, high-quality finishes, and amenities including a rooftop terrace, swimming pool, gym, steam room, sauna, BBQ areas, and outdoor entertaining spaces, located in the bayside suburb of Wynnum West.
Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of Mayfair Village involves a 475sqm addition to the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The development features a two-level extension in the north-east corner, providing new retail tenancies and a drive-thru facility. The project aims to improve streetscape activation and pedestrian connectivity along Burnett Street while maintaining the existing parking capacity of 348 vehicles.
9,713 residents of Wynnum West - Hemmant are employed, from a labour force of 10,111. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Wynnum West - Hemmant maintains a capable labor pool spanning diverse industries, marked by a low 3.9% unemployment rate and annual job growth of 3.7%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 9,713, with unemployment sitting 0.4% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3% and labor force participation registering at 73.2% (compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census figures showed 17.9% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures during that period provide important context. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the three largest employers of local residents.
The suburb displays notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment share stands at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 7.2% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Brisbane's 9.4%. Although local positions exist, comparisons between Census resident worker numbers and local job counts suggest a substantial proportion of the labor force commutes outside the district. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.7% against a 4.1% expansion in the total workforce, lifting unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane, jobs expanded by 3.2%, the workforce increased by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. According to Mar-26 national modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia, national employment is projected to expand 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with sectoral outcomes varying widely. Applying these industry projections to Wynnum West - Hemmant's occupational composition suggests local job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% across ten years (as an illustrative weighting model excluding local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wynnum West - Hemmant is $1,856 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $858 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,041 a year against an average of $75,333. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in the Wynnum West - Hemmant SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $63,041 alongside an average of $75,333. Both measures exceed nationwide norms, outperforming Greater Brisbane's $58,236 median and $72,799 average. Incorporating 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 elevates estimated March 2026 figures to approximately $70,202 for median income and $83,891 for average income. During the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings sat near the 58th percentile nationally. The leading earnings bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 35.1% of residents (6,047 people), mirroring regional patterns where 33.3% occupied this tier.
Housing costs account for 17.1% of income, with overall earnings maintaining disposable income at the 55th percentile and placing the district in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wynnum West - Hemmant had 5,783 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $413 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Wynnum West - Hemmant consisted of 79.3% standalone houses and 20.8% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties and apartments), whereas Brisbane metro registered 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. Full home ownership stood at 26.6%, matching Brisbane metro exactly, while remaining households were either paying a mortgage (40.3%) or renting (33.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $1,950 compared to $1,863 across Brisbane metro, while median weekly rent was $413 against $380 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wynnum West - Hemmant counted 5,783 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,354 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 73.2%, consisting of couples with children (32.7%), childless couples (24.9%), and single parent families (14.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 26.8%, split between lone person households at 23.5% and group living at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.6 people aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Wynnum West - Hemmant hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,208 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Wynnum West - Hemmant sit below metropolitan standards, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree versus 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane, pointing to scope for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate awards at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical and vocational training remains prominent, held by 37.7% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (26.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.7% of locals actively enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, 9.9% attend primary education, 7.8% are in secondary education, and 4.2% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wynnum West - Hemmant means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.1% of residents in Wynnum West - Hemmant report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment incidence indicate notable health challenges in Wynnum West - Hemmant, with conditions distributed across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is extensive at roughly 57% of the populace (~9,751 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis emerged as the most widespread diagnosed illnesses, affecting 9.5 and 8.0% of the community respectively, while 67.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age wellness profiles align broadly with standard expectations. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.3% of the populace (2,816 people), surpassing the 15.0% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators reflecting nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Wynnum West - Hemmant residents were born overseas and 11.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wynnum West - Hemmant exhibits elevated cultural diversity, where 25.2% of the community was born overseas and 11.9% speaks a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 50.3% of residents, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries reported are English (29.0%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.8%). Specific community groups show distinctive local representation, including Maori residents at 2.4% (compared to 1.1% across the region), New Zealand ancestry at 1.4% (vs 1.0%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.5% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wynnum West - Hemmant is 38. 24.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Wynnum West - Hemmant closely resembles Greater Brisbane, showing a maximum variance of only 1.8 percentage points across age groups. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. By 2041, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) is projected to see the largest increase, growing by 1,044 residents (37%) to 3,861, while younger to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are anticipated to experience numerical decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wynnum West - Hemmant
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 376 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,681 at the 2021 Census → 17,229 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (301031021). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.