Wynnum West - Hemmant
Statistical Area - sa2

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 16,981 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,300 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 291 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's growth rate of 6.4%. Population growth for the area 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 1,712 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 8.9% 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. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 583 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and seven so far in FY-26. On average, around 1.8 new residents per year have arrived per new home over the last five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent data shows this has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity of the area and potential supply constraints. The average construction value for development projects is $497,000.

This year alone, there have been $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, offering buyers ample choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

The area indicates a mature market with around 401 people per approval. Looking ahead, Wynnum West - Hemmant is expected to grow by 1,504 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 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include East Village Mixed-Use Precinct, Park Hill Village Collection, Burnby Rise Estate, and Adena Residences. The following list details those likely to be 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 3.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of June 2025, 9,450 residents are employed, and the area's unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (employment share at 1.4 times the regional level). However, education & training shows lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9.4%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.5%. Greater Brisbane recorded similar trends with slightly higher employment growth and a slight decrease in unemployment. Statewide in Queensland as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, comparing favourably to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia 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 growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 has a high national median income of $59,445 and an average income of $71,724. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, the current estimated median income is approximately $66,406, and the average income is around $80,123 as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wynnum West - Hemmant cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 35.1% of residents (5,960 people). High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wynnum West - Hemmant's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, had 79.3% houses and 20.8% other dwellings. Brisbane metro, meanwhile, had 78.0% houses and 22.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West - Hemmant was at 26.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 33.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's $2,100 average. Median weekly rent in Wynnum West - Hemmant was $413, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and 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 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 has 23.2% of its residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. The most common degree is the bachelor degree at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%). Current educational participation is high at 27.7%, with 9.9% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 3,208 students. It demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) with balanced educational opportunities. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 18.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.6, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region. The educational mix includes 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools, and 1 K-12 school.

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 different routes, accommodating a total of 2,167 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents situated an average of 245 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 309 daily trips across all routes, translating to around 28 weekly trips per individual 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 (~9,390 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 report no medical ailments, compared to 69.4% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,944 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wynnum West - Hemmant was found to be 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, practiced by 50.3% of the population, compared to 52.5% 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 1.4% and 1.3%, respectively. Samoan ethnicity was also slightly higher 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, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 75-84 years is strongly represented at 6.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 12.2%. Since 2021, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.5% to 6.7% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wynnum West - Hemmant's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is expected to grow by 52%, increasing from 1,134 people to 1,719. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of projected growth. Conversely, the age groups of 5-14 years and 0-4 years are predicted to experience population declines.