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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Wynnum West is around 13,533. This figure reflects an increase of 743 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,790. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, including an additional 240 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,420 persons per square kilometer, placing Wynnum West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 5.8% since the census is within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022 for each age cohort. Examining future population trends, Wynnum West is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to increase by 1,263 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 8.3% over the 16-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wynnum West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wynnum West averaged around 81 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 406 homes. As of FY26, 32 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling were constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this has increased to 8.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting Wynnum West's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $497,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This year, $7.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West has slightly more development activity (43.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, recent periods show moderating development activity.

New development consists of 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 77.0% houses. Wynnum West reflects a highly mature market with around 622 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Wynnum West adding 1,122 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, 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 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Park Hill Village Collection, Wynnum Road and Hemmant-Tingalpa Road Intersection Upgrade, Burnby Rise Estate, Rivermakers Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Wynnum West has been broadly consistent with national averages

Wynnum West has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%. As of December 2025, 7400 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. About 17.9% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing showed notable concentration, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 7.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Wynnum West had a median income among taxpayers of $57,851. The average income was $69,801, which is above the national average and compares with $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wynnum West are approximately $64,423 (median) and $77,730 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Wynnum West cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 35.0% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wynnum West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wynnum West, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Wynnum West was similar to that of Brisbane metro, at 27.9%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (37.4%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $413, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wynnum West's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, matching the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Wynnum West's residents aged 15 and over have a lower university degree holders rate of 22.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.7% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 26.4%. Current educational participation is high at 27.9%, including primary education (10.0%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Wynnum West has 72 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 routes that facilitate 2,127 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 177 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of travel at 87%, while train accounts for 7%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 303 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Wynnum West is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Wynnum West faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across the board, with older age cohorts experiencing these conditions to a slightly higher degree. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 7,424 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.5% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (around 2,530 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Wynnum West's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 11.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wynnum West, comprising 50.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.1% of Wynnum West's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.3%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (8.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Maori at 2.4%, New Zealand at 1.4%, and Samoan at 0.4% compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 1.0%, and 0.9% respectively.

Wynnum West's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wynnum West was 39 years as of 2021, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wynnum West had a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (7.4%) and fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 increased from 6.1% to 7.4%, while the percentage of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%. By 2041, Wynnum West's population is projected to experience significant shifts in age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 40%, reaching 1,405 people from the current 1,001. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 62% of the total population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for children aged 0-4 and 5-14.