Wynnum West

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wynnum West reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Wynnum West's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 13,805 people. This reflects an increase of 1,015 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,790. The estimated resident population (ERP) for Wynnum West, calculated by AreaSearch using ABS data released in June 2024, is 13,641, with an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a population density of 2,469 persons per square kilometer, placing Wynnum West in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationwide. Wynnum West's growth rate of 7.9% since the 2021 Census exceeds that of its SA3 area (6.4%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader within these areas. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where necessary. Future population trends suggest a slight increase below the national median for statistical areas, with Wynnum West expected to grow by 1,527 persons to reach approximately 15,332 people by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of around 10.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wynnum West averaged around 72 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 364 homes. So far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has contributed to an average of 2.4 new residents per year over these five years. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $497,000.

This financial year has seen $34.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West records elevated construction, with 28.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium and high-density housing.

The area has approximately 430 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established location. Wynnum West is expected to grow by 1,405 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand and creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wynnum West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 23 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Park Hill Village Collection, Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade, Burnby Rise Estate, Rivermakers Precinct, with subsequent details focusing on most relevant projects.

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Employment performance in Wynnum West exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Wynnum West has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of June 2025, 7,516 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical shows lower representation at 7.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force increased by 4.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Wynnum West. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wynnum West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wynnum West had a median income among taxpayers of $57,851 during financial year 2022. The average income was $69,801. Both figures are above the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, estimates suggest median incomes will reach approximately $65,944 and average incomes around $79,566, based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wynnum West are at the 54th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 35.0% of the population (4,831 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income is at the 51st percentile nationally, and Wynnum West's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wynnum West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wynnum West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 78.0% houses and 22.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynnum West was at 27.9%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings constituted 37.4% and rented dwellings were 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Wynnum West was $413, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Wynnum West's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $413 vs the national figure of $375.

Wynnum West has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.0% of all households, including 31.4% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational attainment in Wynnum West aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Wynnum West trail Greater Brisbane's benchmarks, with 22.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.5%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (26.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Wynnum West's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 3,119 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1011) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. As of recent statistics, Wynnum West functions as an education hub with 22.6 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 13.6 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wynnum West has 72 operational public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 26 different routes serving these stops, with a combined total of 2,167 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 177 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency is 309 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wynnum West 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 faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but notably higher amongst older cohorts. Approximately 55% (~7,573 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 58.6% in Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.5% and 8.3% of residents respectively. However, 66.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Greater Brisbane. There are 18.6% (2,567 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 16.7% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes amongst seniors require more attention due to presenting some challenges.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wynnum West was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wynnum West has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 11.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wynnum West, accounting for 50.4% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which constitutes 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 29.3%, Australian at 24.5%, and Irish at 8.7%. Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Maori is overrepresented at 2.4% (vs regional 1.4%), New Zealand at 1.4% (vs 1.3%), and Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Wynnum West's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Wynnum West is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (7.3%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 6.1% to 7.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%. By 2041, Wynnum West's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 52%, reaching 1,534 from 1,007. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 62% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.