Wynnum West
Wynnum West combines a 12,790-person population with a strongly detached housing profile: 76.7% of dwellings are separate houses, while 34.3% of households rent. Its median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, and the overseas-born share is 25.1%, or 3.5 percentage points above national. Compared with nearby Wynnum, the suburb reads as more house-led than apartment-oriented, with 18.2% semi-detached homes and only 5.1% apartments. Household income sits at the 63.3rd percentile, supporting a middle-to-upper middle market position rather than a low-cost one.
Population
12,790
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,791/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
69
Homebuyers seeking conventional family stock will find a clear fit: 52.0% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and another 33.9% have 4 or more, while 76.7% are separate houses. That mix is more suitable for families wanting outdoor space than an apartment-led market, although 18.2% semi-detached homes add some lower-maintenance choice. A median house price is not stated, so buyers should rely on current comparable sales rather than infer value from the $1,950 monthly mortgage benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 25.1% of household income and are not flagged as stressful, while rent is $413 weekly. Compared with nearby Wynnum, the housing form appears more detached and family-oriented.
For Buyers
Homebuyers seeking conventional family stock will find a clear fit: 52.0% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and another 33.9% have 4 or more, while 76.7% are separate houses. That mix is more suitable for families wanting outdoor space than an apartment-led market, although 18.2% semi-detached homes add some lower-maintenance choice. A median house price is not stated, so buyers should rely on current comparable sales rather than infer value from the $1,950 monthly mortgage benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 25.1% of household income and are not flagged as stressful, while rent is $413 weekly. Compared with nearby Wynnum, the housing form appears more detached and family-oriented.
For Investors
Investors have a meaningful tenant pool, with 34.3% of households renting and weekly rent at $413. Vacancy is 4.4%, so leasing conditions should be tested against property type and micro-location rather than assumed from renter demand alone. The 1.15% annual growth trend is above zero, while rent growth of 25.0% and 68 development records in the past 12 months point to a changing market. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can support demand, but the gentrification score is 21 and remains at the Early signs stage. Compared with a mature, fully priced market, Wynnum West has a more mixed risk profile because supply activity and tenant demand are both material.
Development Activity
Total DAs
141
Last 12 Months
69
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+213.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wynnum West
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Brisbane Bayside State College
Wynnum West State School
Demographics
At 39, Wynnum West's median age is 1 year below the national figure, while its 29.5% university-educated share is 0.6 percentage points below national. The 25.1% overseas-born share is 3.5 points above national, adding migration-linked variety without making the suburb overseas-born majority. English, Irish and Scottish are the largest recorded ancestries at 5,250, 1,565 and 1,397 people, while Christianity and no religion account for 6,018 and 5,479 responses. Average household size is 2.6, or 0.1 above national, and 77.3% of residents stayed at the same address, higher than the 22.7% turnover rate. Compared with nearby Wynnum, this points to a settled, family-weighted profile rather than a highly transient one.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
76.7%
Houses
18.2%
Townhouse
5.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split across owners, mortgagors and renters: 27.7% own outright, 36.7% have a mortgage and 34.3% rent. That balance is more mixed than a suburb dominated by outright owners, and it helps explain why both resale demand and rental demand matter. The physical stock remains detached-dominant, with 76.7% separate houses, 18.2% semi-detached dwellings and 5.1% apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 52.0% and four-plus-bedroom homes 33.9%, reinforcing a family housing pattern compared with apartment-led Wynnum pockets. Rent is $413 weekly, with rent-to-income at 23.1%; mortgage-to-income is 25.1%, and neither is flagged as stressed. A current median house price is not stated.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $413.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700 · units $650
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$835
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
220
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.6%
Couples with children
35.1%
Couples, no children
21.0%
Single parent
3,538
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Wynnum West's largest industry at 18.8% and 765 workers, ahead of construction at 11.4% and 462, education at 9.9% and 401, professional and technical work at 8.4% and 341, and public administration at 7.0% and 284. The occupation mix is led by 1,269 professionals, 903 clerical and administrative workers, and 874 trades workers, giving the suburb both service and practical-skills depth. Labour-force participation is 63.1%, unemployment is 4.9% and full-time employment is 61.9%. Household income ranks at the 63.3rd percentile, above the midpoint, while IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD each sit at decile 5, indicating a more middle-ranked socioeconomic position than income alone suggests. Compared with a higher-decile area, access to opportunity may be more uneven.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
6,486
Unemployed
316
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.9%
Part-time
29.1%
Participation
63.1%
Employed
6,170
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.5%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
25.1%
Dwellings
4,739
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-led: 69.2% drive, compared with 4.5% using public transport and 2.2% walking or cycling. That makes household vehicle access important for commuting and errands, although 18.8% work from home may reduce trip frequency for some residents. Two nearby government schools cover a state school pathway and a state high-school pathway; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across the suburb. The IRSAD score is 986 at decile 5, a middle position rather than a top-decile advantage. With 2.6 people per household and 33.9% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms, the setting is more practical for family households than for car-free apartment living.
Drive
69.2%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
18.8%
Population Forecast
+1.15%/yr
(+179 people/yr)
EstablishedWynnum West is on a measured upward path: the annual trend is 1.15%, above zero, and population change across the wider area is 15.7% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so demand is likely to be shaped by incoming households as well as local moves. The shift trajectory is Mixed, while the affordability measure moved from 50.6 in 2011 to 43.9 in 2021 and the trend is labelled Improving. Rent growth reached 25.0%. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 21, and 68 development records were logged in 12 months. Compared with a fast-growth corridor, this is a slower, more established pattern, but the 1.15% annual trend suggests continued change rather than stagnation.
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 West compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynnum West a good suburb to live in?
Wynnum West can suit households wanting a detached, family-oriented setting, with 76.7% separate houses, 52.0% three-bedroom homes and 33.9% with four or more bedrooms. Car use is high at 69.2%, while public transport accounts for 4.5%, so lifestyle fit depends on access to a vehicle.
What is the median house price in Wynnum West?
A current median house price is not stated for Wynnum West. Useful housing benchmarks are $413 weekly rent and a $1,950 monthly mortgage figure, with mortgage costs equal to 25.1% of household income. Buyers should compare recent sales for the exact street and dwelling type.
What schools are in Wynnum West?
Two nearby government schools serve the suburb: one state school pathway and one state high-school pathway. Check the exact address against enrolment zones, because school access can vary across boundaries. The local population is 12,790, so demand for places should be checked directly with each school.
Is Wynnum West safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is stated, so a numerical safety rating would be misleading. The suburb has 12,790 residents and an IRSAD decile of 5, but neither figure proves safety. Check current Queensland Police incident information and inspect the immediate streets at different times.
Is Wynnum West good for property investment?
Wynnum West has investment fundamentals worth testing: 34.3% of households rent, weekly rent is $413 and vacancy is 4.4%. Growth is running at 1.15% annually, with 68 development records in 12 months and overseas migration the primary driver. These signals support research, not a guaranteed return.
How is Wynnum West's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 15.7% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.15%. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 21. The suburb also recorded 25.0% rent growth, indicating continued pressure.
What development is occurring in Wynnum West?
Development activity is material, with 68 records in the past 12 months. The examples include design and siting referrals and stormwater compliance work, while one sample involved 1 dwelling. Buyers and investors should check approvals, construction timing and likely effects on parking, drainage and local supply.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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