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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Wynnum has an estimated 15,153 residents, up from 14,036 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,117 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 273 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,468 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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In the suburb of Wynnum, the resident population is estimated to have reached approximately 15,153 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS updates and post-Census validated address counts. This represents an addition of 1,117 people (8.0%) compared to the 14,036 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth draws on an estimated resident population of 15,032 established by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release, combined with 273 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,467 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile nationally within AreaSearch benchmarks.
Furthermore, the 8.0% expansion achieved since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 area (7.2%), positioning the community at the forefront of regional growth, with net overseas migration generating around 82.0% of recent population increases. SA2 geographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's forward estimates. For missing SA2 areas and timelines beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized, with age distribution weightings mapped against ABS Greater Capital Region data (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks). Overall, the suburb of Wynnum is slated for above-median national expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a gain of 2,974 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 18.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
432 new dwellings have been approved in Wynnum over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Wynnum have averaged approximately 86 dwellings annually based on ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch, yielding roughly 432 homes over the past 5 financial years, with 32 approvals logged to date in FY-25. An average of 2.4 new residents per year has been added for each approved dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting consistent demand, while the average expected construction cost sits at $815,000 as builders target the higher-end market segment. In addition, $5.3 million in commercial approvals has been recorded this financial year, reflecting a modest commercial development pipeline.
Per capita residential approvals in Wynnum outpaced Greater Brisbane by 26.0% over the 5 year period, ensuring adequate stock while supporting current valuations, despite a recent moderation in construction volume. The recent composition of residential construction comprises 45.0% detached houses alongside 55.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering accessible price points for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. This shifts away from the prevailing stock profile of 71.0% houses, reflecting tighter land availability and evolving housing preferences, with a ratio of about 259 people per dwelling approval highlighting an evolving market. Long-term forecasts derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Wynnum will gain 2,853 residents by 2041. While residential construction is tracking prospective demand reasonably well, future population expansion may heighten competition among purchasers.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wynnum, worth an estimated $1.69 billion. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.66 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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A total of 33 major infrastructure and development projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having significant local influence. Key undertakings include the Royal Far West (RFW) Neighbourhood Development, the Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment, the Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct, and the Ora - 27-Storey Mixed-Use Development (Withdrawn).
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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.
BMD Group Headquarters
Construction of BMD Group's new six-storey national headquarters in Wynnum. The development will accommodate around 450 employees and includes ground-floor retail, cafes, community spaces and end-of-trip facilities. The design incorporates architectural references to the historic Wynnum Baptist Church that formerly occupied the site, following its relocation to Iona College in 2023. Development approval was granted in late 2022 and BMD subsequently announced construction would commence.
Bric Housing Social Housing Development - Wynnum (Emsworth St)
Six-storey social housing development delivering 50 apartments (mix of 1- and 2-bedroom) with rooftop communal space and ground-level landscaping. The project was advanced via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) and will be managed by Bric Housing, with Niclin Developments as delivery partner. Site fronts Emsworth St with vehicle access from Henry St, close to Wynnum train station and services.
Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct
A revitalization plan for the Wynnum Central CBD designed to transform the bayside hub with increased housing density, supporting buildings up to 15 storeys near the train station. The plan focuses on enhancing the local economy, improving public transport connectivity, and creating green corridors like the Florence Street verge to link the station with the foreshore.
358 Manly Road Townhouse Development
30 low-medium density townhouses in 8 building groups. Comprises 25 x 3-bedroom and 5 x 2-bedroom units. Designed by Christian Zambelli with communal spaces and visitor parking.
Ora - 27-Storey Mixed-Use Development (Withdrawn)
HamBros proposed 130 million AUD 27-storey mixed-use development at 74 Charlotte Street and 89 Bay Terrace featuring 275 apartments, retail space, two levels of commercial space, and recreational facilities with bay views. Project withdrawn due to escalating construction costs, uncertainty from upcoming Council election, and Council requests for changes in building design and impact management.
One West Avenue
One West Avenue is a proposed transit-oriented mixed-use precinct beside Wynnum Central railway station. The proposal includes approximately 400 apartments, 12 villas, medical and allied health space, cafes, commercial tenancies, community facilities and extensive resident amenities across seven buildings. The project aligns with Brisbane's adopted Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct and remains in the development application phase.
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.
8,991 residents of Wynnum are employed, from a labour force of 9,316. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,763, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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The local labour force exhibits strong education levels and significant representation across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of 3.5% and a 3.8% annual rise in estimated employment based on aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 8,991 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 0.8% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and participation stood at 73.0% against 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. In addition, Census records show 23.4% of working residents operated from home, though pandemic restrictions formed part of that context. Primary employment sectors for resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Strong industry specialization is evident in transport, postal & warehousing, which captures 1.2 times the regional employment share, whereas health care & social assistance accounts for 14.5% of local employment compared to 16.1% across Greater Brisbane. Resident workforce figures relative to local jobs indicate that the area is primarily residential with contained internal employment capacity. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the past 12-month period recorded a 3.8% rise in employment alongside a 4.1% expansion in the labour pool, driving a 0.3 percentage points increase in unemployment, compared to Greater Brisbane where employment grew 3.2%, the labour pool grew 3.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections indicate national job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped to the local industry distribution as an illustrative weighting exercise, Wynnum's employment base is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wynnum is $1,887 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $914 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,195 a year against an average of $72,640. 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 statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Wynnum recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,195 and an average of $72,640, compared to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $65,920 for median earnings and $80,892 on average. At the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings aligned with the 63rd percentile nationally, with the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band representing 29.3% of residents (4,439 people) compared to 33.3% regionally.
Housing expenses account for 17.0% of income, maintaining disposable earnings at the 58th percentile and placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wynnum had 5,509 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 16% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses represented 70.8% of dwellings in Wynnum, with semi-detached properties, units, and other formats accounting for 29.2%, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout Brisbane metro. Outright home ownership reached 28.8%, surpassing Brisbane metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 36.0% and rental accommodation comprised 35.2%. Median housing costs included monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 and weekly rent of $400, sitting above the Brisbane metro marks of $1,863 and $380 as well as the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wynnum counted 5,509 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,947 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% 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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Couples and families constitute 68.9% of local households, comprising couples with children at 30.1%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parent families at 11.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.1%, consisting of single-person households at 27.9% and group households at 3.3%, while the average household size of 2.4 people sits below the Greater Brisbane figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.0% of adults in Wynnum hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,259 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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Attainment levels in the area are elevated, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary qualifications, outperforming the SA4 region average of 23.7% and the QLD benchmark of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 20.5%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. In parallel, 34.9% of residents aged 15+ possess vocational credentials, spanning certificates (23.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 27.9% of the local population participating in educational programs. This cohort includes 9.1% attending primary education, 8.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wynnum means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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67.6% of residents in Wynnum report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Community health statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate lower overall outcomes across chronic illness and mortality measures, with widespread conditions observed in younger and older demographics alike, alongside private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 56% of the population (~8,484 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.1 and 8.4% of residents, while 67.6% of people reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age cohorts, and residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the local population (3,151 people), well above the 15.0% recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wynnum is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show that 77.2% of residents were born in Australia, 87.1% hold citizenship, and 92.2% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 50.9% of the population, while Judaism accounts for 0.1% locally, matching the 0.1% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane. Reported ancestral backgrounds are led by English ancestry at 30.6%, Australian at 23.8%, and Irish at 10.4%. Among other backgrounds, Maori heritage accounts for 1.4% (against 1.1% regionally), New Zealand background represents 1.2% (vs 1.0%), and French ancestry stands at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wynnum is 43. 22.4% 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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Wynnum presents a mature demographic profile, with updated August 2026 estimates indicating that 28.5% of residents belong to the 45 - 64 age bracket compared to 22.6% regionally, while the 25 - 44 cohort represents 23.2% against 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. The estimated median age remains at 43, mirroring the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the Greater Brisbane median of 36 as well as the national median of 38 from that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65+ has expanded from 17.9% to an estimated 20.8%, and projections to 2041 indicate this senior demographic will expand by 1,759 residents (56%) to reach 4,911, while the 25 - 44 age category is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wynnum
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 23 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 273 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,036 at the 2021 Census → 15,153 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 (SAL33188). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.