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 was approximately 16,994 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,313 people, an 8.4% rise from the 2021 Census total of 15,681. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: the population was 16,773 in June 2024, with an additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,385 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wynnum West - Hemmant's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (6.8%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all drivers were 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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by approximately 1,712 persons to 2041, reflecting an 8.8% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Wynnum West-Hemmant has granted around 116 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years (FY21 to FY25), 583 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years accommodated 1.8 new residents per year. However, this figure has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

The average construction value of new homes is $205,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. This financial year (FY26), Wynnum West-Hemmant has seen $35.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West-Hemmant shows 66.0% higher development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of townhouses and apartments across different price points.

With around 401 people per approval, the area indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wynnum West-Hemmant is expected to grow by 1,491 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects likely impacting the region. 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 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. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 6.1%.

There are 9,694 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate and workforce participation at 73.7%, close to Greater Brisbane's figure of 70.7%. According to Census responses, 17.9% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9.4%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.1%, while labour force increased by 6.0%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Wynnum West - Hemmant's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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 is $63,041 and average is $75,333. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,288 (median) and $82,799 (average), based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wynnum West - Hemmant cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.1% of residents (5,964 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place 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 latest Census report showed 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West-Hemmant was 26.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 33.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Wynnum West-Hemmant was $413, higher than Brisbane metro's $380 but below the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

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 making up 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's residents aged 15+ have a university degree attainment rate of 23.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. This indicates room for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common (16.7%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%).

Educational participation is high at 27.7%, with 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 individual routes, facilitating 2,127 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 245 meters from the nearest stop. The area, predominantly residential, sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport 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, a figure possibly influenced by 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 57% (~9618 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 8.0% of residents respectively. However, 67.1% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are largely typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.9% (3040 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they align broadly with national rankings for 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. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wynnum West-Hemmant, accounting for 50.3% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.0%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Maori (2.4%) and New Zealand (1.4%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Wynnum West-Hemmant compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively, while Samoan was underrepresented 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 constitutes 7.2% of the population in Wynnum West - Hemmant, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.6%. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of individuals aged 75-84 has increased from 5.5% to 7.2%, whereas the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.6% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wynnum West - Hemmant's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 41%, adding 503 people and reaching a total of 1,719 from the current figure of 1,215. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 59% of projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.