Wynnum (Qld)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside address validations performed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Wynnum has a population estimated at 15,144 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,108 people (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 14,036 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 15,035, estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 253 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 2,466 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Wynnum in the top quartile of countrywide locations evaluated by Districts. The 7.9% expansion rate in the suburb of Wynnum since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (7.1%), making it a regional leader in expansion. Population gains in the suburb of Wynnum were mostly driven by net migration from overseas, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the overall increase during recent periods.

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The local workforce exhibits high levels of education, with robust representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the past year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 8,997, and the local jobless rate was 0.8% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Workforce participation is normal, registering at 73.3% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate a moderate 23.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on aggregated postcode data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, Wynnum taxpayers recorded a median income of $59,195 and an average income of $72,640. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to Greater Brisbane levels of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $65,920 for the median and $80,892 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Wynnum around the 63rd percentile nationally. The largest cohort contains 29.3% of local taxpayers (4,437 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of 33.3% for this bracket. Mortgage and rent payments take up of local income, but strong wages help keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Wynnum consisted of 70.8% houses and 29.2% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Brisbane metro where houses accounted for 73.5% and alternative dwellings made up 26.5%. Home ownership in Wynnum was higher than the Brisbane metro rate at 28.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (36.0%) or occupied by tenants (35.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeded the metro average of $380. Compared nationally, Wynnum mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 68.9% of local households, consisting of 30.1% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.1%, with single person households accounting for 27.9% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The educational attainment of local residents is high compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates at 31.0% of residents aged 15+ exceeding both the SA4 average of 23.7% and the Queensland average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 23.3%.

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Analysis of local public transport shows 71 active stops in Wynnum, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops connect to 32 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,148 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 197 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83% and trains accounting for 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. Around 23.4% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace conditions.

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Health metrics suggest weaker outcomes for Wynnum residents, based on Districts analysis of local death rates and chronic illness rates, with common conditions present across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~8,479 people).

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Cultural diversity metrics for Wynnum are similar to regional averages, with 77.2% of residents born in Australia, 87.1% holding citizenship, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.9% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 43 years in Wynnum is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 14.2% of the population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.5%. Statistics collected after the 2021 Census show the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.0% to 6.8% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 10.3% to 11.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.9% to 14.4% and the 5 to cohort declined from to . Population projections for suggest changing demographics for Wynnum. The to cohort is expected to grow by ( people), increasing from to . Combined, residents aged + will account for of total population growth, pointing to an aging population. Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Wynnum currently has an estimated 711 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 414 children aged 0-2 and 277 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 683 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,352. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.