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 16,978 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,297 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 1,383 persons per square kilometer. Wynnum West - Hemmant's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 57.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median is expected by 2041, with the area expected to grow by 1,712 persons, reflecting an 8.9% gain over the 17 years.

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

Wynnum West-Hemmant has recorded approximately 116 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 583 homes were approved, with an additional 26 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of about 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years. However, recent data shows this has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting the area's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $205,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY26, there have been approximately $35.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West-Hemmant shows 66.0% higher development activity per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although building activity has slowed in recent years.

Recent construction comprises around 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. At approximately 401 people per approval, Wynnum West-Hemmant indicates a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wynnum West-Hemmant is expected to grow by around 1,507 residents through to 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects 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 are 9,694 residents currently employed. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9.4%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.1%, and labour force increased by 6.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 SA2 had a 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 of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wynnum West - Hemmant would be approximately $67,761 (median) and $81,758 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reports that household, family and personal incomes in Wynnum West - Hemmant cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.1% of residents (5,959 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which 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 still 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Wynnum West - Hemmant, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Brisbane metro's 79% houses and 21% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Wynnum West - Hemmant was at 26.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 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 comprise the remaining 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 has a university degree holder rate of 23.2% among residents aged 15+, 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 prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%). Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including primary education (9.9%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (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 stops are served by 26 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,167 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 245 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 309 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per 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 somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Approximately 55% of the total population (~9,388 people) has private health cover, compared to 58.6% in Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 67.1% of residents 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 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 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%, compared to 52.5% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.0%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.8%).

Maori (2.4%) and New Zealanders (1.4%) were notably overrepresented, while Samoans (0.5%) had a slightly higher representation compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 1.3%, respectively.

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 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 now, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.5% to 6.7%, whereas the proportion of those 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 52%, adding 584 people and reaching a total of 1,719 from the current figure of 1,134. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 60% of the projected increase. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.