Wynnum
Bayside ownership and detached housing define Wynnum more than high-rise density: 70.8% of dwellings are separate houses and only 16.3% are apartments. The suburb has 14,036 residents at a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the national benchmark, while university attainment is 36.7%, or 6.6 percentage points above national. Compared with nearby Manly and Lota, Wynnum reads as the larger, more mixed bayside centre, with household income at the 70.4th percentile and density of 2,286.9 people per sq km.
Population
14,036
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,887/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
106
Median House
$545K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers should read Wynnum as a bayside house market with meaningful family stock. Separate houses make up 70.8% of dwellings, far higher than the 16.3% apartment share, while 33.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.5% have 3. A current median house price is not available, so affordability needs to be tested through repayments: the median mortgage is $2,167 per month and mortgage-to-income is 26.5%, below common stress thresholds. That lower stress reading matters because 36.0% of households are still paying a mortgage.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should read Wynnum as a bayside house market with meaningful family stock. Separate houses make up 70.8% of dwellings, far higher than the 16.3% apartment share, while 33.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.5% have 3. A current median house price is not available, so affordability needs to be tested through repayments: the median mortgage is $2,167 per month and mortgage-to-income is 26.5%, below common stress thresholds. That lower stress reading matters because 36.0% of households are still paying a mortgage.
For Investors
Wynnum gives investors a sizeable tenant base but not a uniformly tight rental setting. Renters account for 35.2% of households, compared with 28.8% owned outright and 36.0% mortgaged, and the median rent is $400 per week. Vacancy is 6.2%, so leasing risk is higher than a low-vacancy market and pricing discipline matters. The upside is activity: 83 development applications over 12 months and 25.0% rent growth in the shift indicators suggest demand pressure, because established bayside stock is being reused rather than replaced at scale.
Development Activity
Total DAs
367
Last 12 Months
106
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+53.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wynnum iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Guardian Angels' Primary School
Prep-6 · 447 students
Wynnum State High School
7-12 · 1109 students
Wynnum State School
Prep-6 · 627 students
Demographics
Wynnum is older and more educated than the national profile. The median age is 43, which is 3 years above national, and 36.7% of residents have a university qualification, 6.6 percentage points higher than national. Overseas-born residents are 22.8%, only 1.2 points above national, so migration is present without dominating local identity. English ancestry leads at 6,140 people, followed by Irish at 2,080 and Scottish at 1,824. That mix helps explain why household size is 2.4, slightly lower than the national comparison by 0.1.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
70.8%
Houses
12.8%
Townhouse
16.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Wynnum's housing stock is still led by detached dwellings, with 70.8% separate houses compared with 16.3% apartments and 12.8% semi-detached homes. A current median house price is not available, but tenure and repayment numbers point to a relatively stable owner base: 28.8% own outright, 36.0% have a mortgage and 35.2% rent. Bedroom mix supports families and downsizers, with 37.5% 3-bedroom homes, 33.3% with 4 or more bedrooms and 22.8% with 2. Housing stress is contained because rent-to-income is 21.2% and mortgage-to-income is 26.5%.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$914
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.2%
Unoccupied
364
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.3%
Couples, no children
11,003
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wynnum's economy is service-led and above average on education and advantage measures, though not in the top decile. Healthcare employs 826 locals, or 16.4%, followed by education at 604 and 12.0%, professional and tech at 570 and 11.3%, construction at 535 and 10.6%, and public admin at 354 and 7.0%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,811, ahead of 1,131 managers and 1,018 clerical or admin workers. SEIFA deciles are IEO 7, IER 6, IRSD 6 and IRSAD 7, showing above average capability but some mixed household resource levels.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
9,558
Unemployed
310
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.1%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
59.7%
Employed
6,595
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.7%
Postgraduate
9.0%
Born Overseas
22.8%
Dwellings
5,505
Transport to Work
Daily livability in Wynnum is shaped by bayside access, schools and car-based commuting. Public transport is used by 7.7% of commuters, below the 83.4% who drive, so convenience depends heavily on road access and station proximity. The school network has 3 local campuses with an ICSEA range from 1022 to 1083: Guardian Angels' Primary School is the highest at 1083 in the Catholic sector, while Wynnum State High School adds a government secondary option with 1,109 students. With IRSAD decile 7, the area sits above average on socio-educational advantage.
Drive
83.4%
Public Transport
7.7%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.15%/yr
(+179 people/yr)
EstablishedWynnum's growth outlook is steady rather than speculative. The trend forecast is 1.15% a year, or about 179 additional residents annually, with the medium scenario rising from 15,609 in 2026 to 16,506 in 2031. Migration is the main engine because overseas migration contributes an average net 159 people a year, compared with 9 from internal migration. Gentrification is still labelled Early signs, with a score of 21, while the shift indicators show 25.0% rent growth and 17.1% real income growth. That mix supports gradual renewal, not a sharp reset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+159
Net Internal / yr
+9
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +19% since 2011, Accelerating: 6% → 13%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wynnum compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynnum a good suburb to live in?
Wynnum suits buyers wanting a bayside setting with a strong house base: 70.8% of dwellings are separate houses and there are 3 local schools. Car commuting is common at 83.4%, so station and road access are important.
What is the median house price in Wynnum?
A current median house price is not available for Wynnum. Buyers can still benchmark affordability against the $2,167 median monthly mortgage, 26.5% mortgage-to-income ratio and 70.8% separate-house stock profile.
What schools are in Wynnum?
Wynnum has 3 local schools: Guardian Angels' Primary School, Wynnum State High School and Wynnum State School. Their ICSEA scores range from 1022 to 1083, with government and Catholic sectors represented.
Is Wynnum safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available, so safety should be assessed with local inspections and recent police checks. Practical indicators include 3 schools, IRSAD decile 7 and high car commuting at 83.4%.
Is Wynnum good for property investment?
Wynnum has an investor base with 35.2% renting and a median rent of $400 per week. Vacancy is 6.2%, so returns depend on property quality and pricing, while 83 development applications point to ongoing renewal activity.
How is Wynnum's population changing?
Wynnum is forecast to grow by 1.15% a year, adding about 179 people annually. The medium scenario reaches 16,506 residents by 2031, with overseas migration the main driver at a net 159 people a year.
Is there much development happening in Wynnum?
Yes. Wynnum recorded 83 development applications over 12 months, including building work and multiple dwelling activity. That level is above a quiet maintenance market and supports gradual renewal of established housing stock.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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