Wynnum West
Detached housing still defines Wynnum West: 76.7% of dwellings are separate houses, with 52.0% configured as 3-bedroom homes and only 5.1% apartments. Compared with the rail and waterfront focus of nearby Wynnum and Manly, this is a more house-led, inland bayside market. Household income sits at the 63.3 percentile, while 25.1% of residents were born overseas, 3.5 percentage points above national. The suburb reads as established rather than speculative because ownership with a mortgage is 37.2% and renting is 34.8%, giving both family buyers and tenants a meaningful presence.
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
44
Median House
$529K
Estimated from rent (2025)
For homebuyers, the appeal is space and manageable holding costs rather than apartment choice. Separate houses make up 76.7% of stock, compared with 18.2% semi-detached dwellings and 5.1% apartments, so buyers seeking low-rise family housing have deeper options. The bedroom mix reinforces that: 52.0% are 3-bedroom homes and 33.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. A typical monthly mortgage of $1,950 absorbs 25.1% of income, below the local stress flag, which helps explain why mortgaged owners are the largest tenure group at 37.2%.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, the appeal is space and manageable holding costs rather than apartment choice. Separate houses make up 76.7% of stock, compared with 18.2% semi-detached dwellings and 5.1% apartments, so buyers seeking low-rise family housing have deeper options. The bedroom mix reinforces that: 52.0% are 3-bedroom homes and 33.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. A typical monthly mortgage of $1,950 absorbs 25.1% of income, below the local stress flag, which helps explain why mortgaged owners are the largest tenure group at 37.2%.
For Investors
Investors get a broad tenant pool but should price vacancy risk carefully. Renting accounts for 34.8% of households and weekly rent is $413, while the vacancy rate is 4.4%, higher than a very tight rental setting and a reason to avoid assuming instant leasing. The 27 development applications lodged over 12 months point to steady site activity rather than a dormant market. Rent growth in the shift indicators is 25.0%, so the suburb has income momentum, but the 5.1% apartment share means most investment stock is still house or townhouse based.
Development Activity
Total DAs
112
Last 12 Months
44
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+109.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wynnum West iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Brisbane Bayside State College
7-12 · 910 students
Wynnum West State School
Prep-6 · 340 students
Demographics
Wynnum West is close to the national age profile, with a median age of 39, 1.0 year below national. Education is also near benchmark: 29.5% hold university qualifications, 0.6 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents account for 25.1%, 3.5 points above national, but the largest ancestry counts remain English 5,250, Irish 1,565 and Scottish 1,397. Household size is 2.6, 0.1 above national, which fits the detached housing base because families can occupy larger 3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
76.7%
Houses
18.2%
Townhouse
5.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is dominated by ownership, but not to the exclusion of renters. Outright owners are 28.1%, mortgaged households are higher at 37.2%, and renters are 34.8%, giving the suburb a more even tenure mix than a pure owner-occupier enclave. A current median sale price is not quoted, so affordability is clearer through costs: $1,950 per month for mortgages and $413 per week for rent. Stress indicators are relatively contained, with rent-to-income at 23.1% and mortgage-to-income at 25.1%. The 76.7% separate-house share and 52.0% 3-bedroom stock keep the market family oriented.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$413
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
24.6%
Couples, no children
10,164
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is anchored in service and trade-facing sectors. Healthcare is the largest industry at 18.8% and 765 workers, followed by Construction at 11.4%, Education at 9.9%, Professional/Tech at 8.4% and Public Admin at 7.0%. Occupations are led by Professionals 1,269, Clerical/Admin 903 and Managers 716, which helps lift household income to the 63.3 percentile. Yet all 4 SEIFA measures sit in decile 5, with IEO 974, IER 999, IRSD 1000 and IRSAD 986, so the suburb ranks around the middle rather than affluent top-decile Brisbane.
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
68.0%
Part-time
26.7%
Participation
57.6%
Employed
5,612
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.5%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
25.1%
Dwellings
4,739
Transport to Work
Livability is practical and car based. Car drivers account for 85.2% of commuting, far higher than public transport at 5.6% or walking and cycling at 2.7%, so daily convenience depends on road access more than station use. Schooling is concentrated in 2 Government campuses: Brisbane Bayside State College, with ICSEA 981 and 910 enrolments, and Wynnum West State School, with ICSEA 964 and 340 enrolments, giving an ICSEA range of 964 to 981. A local crime rate per 1,000 is not available, so safety should be checked against current police maps; IRSAD decile 5 indicates middle-ranked local advantage.
Drive
85.2%
Public Transport
5.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.15%/yr
(+179 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend forecast adds 1.15% a year, or 179 people annually, taking the medium scenario from 15,609 in 2026 to 16,506 in 2031. Migration is the main engine because Overseas migration is the primary driver, averaging 159 net overseas arrivals a year compared with 9 net internal arrivals. The gentrification score is 21 and stage is Early signs, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Rent growth of 25.0% and real income growth of 17.1% suggest rising demand, but young share fell 1.4 points as seniors rose 2.6 points.
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 suits buyers who want a house-led bayside suburb, with 76.7% separate houses and 52.0% 3-bedroom dwellings. It is practical rather than transit heavy, as 85.2% of commuters drive.
What is the median house price in Wynnum West?
A current median house price is not quoted for Wynnum West. Cost signals instead show a $1,950 monthly mortgage, $413 weekly rent, and mortgage-to-income at 25.1%.
What schools are in Wynnum West?
Wynnum West has 2 local Government schools: Brisbane Bayside State College with ICSEA 981 and 910 enrolments, and Wynnum West State School with ICSEA 964 and 340 enrolments.
Is Wynnum West safe?
A local crime rate per 1,000 is not available for Wynnum West, so check current police maps for street-level risk. IRSAD decile 5 places local advantage around the middle.
Is Wynnum West good for property investment?
Wynnum West has investor depth, with 34.8% renting, weekly rent of $413 and 27 development applications over 12 months. The 4.4% vacancy rate means leasing assumptions need care.
How is Wynnum West's population changing?
The medium forecast points to steady growth of 1.15% a year, or 179 people annually. Population is projected from 15,609 in 2026 to 16,506 by 2031.
What development is happening in Wynnum West?
There were 27 development applications over the past 12 months, including 2026 lodgements for material change of use, referral agency response, and compliance assessment work.
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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