Wynnum West (Qld)

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In the suburb of Wynnum West, recent population calculations indicate a total of 13,533 residents in May 2026. This representing a 5.8% rise, or 743 additional individuals, relative to the 12,790 citizens recorded at the 2021 Census. These findings stem from a resident base of 13,392 determined from June 2025 demographic releases, supplemented by 240 validated new addresses. The suburb displays a density of 2,420 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of locations across the country. The 5.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Wynnum West falls within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's 7.1%. Net overseas migration was the primary contributor, accounting for 58% of the growth, with interstate relocations and natural additions also playing positive roles.

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Wynnum West has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 4.2% along with 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,397 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3% and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Tax data from the financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $57,851 and an average of $69,801 within the suburb of Wynnum West. This compares to metropolitan figures of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $64,423 for the median and $77,730 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household and individual incomes placed the area in the 54th national percentile. Households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 account for 35.0% of the population, or 4,736 residents, similar to the wider region where 33.3% of households sit in this range. Housing costs consume of total income, leaving disposable earnings at the st percentile, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, houses comprised 76.7% of the housing stock, while townhouses, apartments, and other configurations accounted for the remaining 23.3%. This compares to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options across the Brisbane metropolitan area. The home ownership rate matched the metropolitan level of 27.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 37.4% and rented premises accounting for 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,950, which is higher than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $413, compared to $380 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs track higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 72.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 31.4%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parent households at 15.0%. The remaining 28.0% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 24.7% and group shared arrangements making up 3.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents matches the metropolitan average.

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Tertiary education rates fall behind metropolitan averages, with 22.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding university degrees compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Among these, bachelor qualifications comprise 16.3%, postgraduate degrees make up 4.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.5%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 37.7% of the population aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificate qualifications at 26.4%.

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Commuters have access to 72 active public transport stops, including a mix of rail and bus options. These points are connected to 32 distinct routes, which support 2,127 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop measuring 177 meters. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and rail transit accounting for 7%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. Working from home was recorded for 17.9% of residents at the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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The local population presents notable health requirements based on evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical ailments common across the community, particularly in older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 55% of residents, representing around 7,424 individuals.

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Cultural metrics show above-average diversity, with 11.6% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 25.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.4% of residents. The most pronounced relative religious concentration is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% representation across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Wynnum West sits slightly above the metropolitan median of 36 and close to the national figure of 38. The demographic profile features a larger proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 at 7.4% compared to Greater Brisbane, but a smaller cohort aged 25 to 34 at 11.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 rose from 6.1% to 7.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 12.9% to 11.6%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort will increase by 40% or 403 people, growing from to . Residents aged and over are expected to account for of total population growth, while declines are projected for the to and to age brackets.

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Wynnum West currently has an estimated 825 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 502 children aged 0-2 and 335 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 729 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,373. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).