Wynnum West
QLD 4178 • Greater Brisbane
About Wynnum West
Wynnum West is a bayside suburb of 12,800 residents adjacent to Wynnum proper, offering more affordable bay area living. The Cleveland line provides rail access, while the Wynnum foreshore and village are walking distance.
The suburb provides value entry to Brisbane's bayside lifestyle—established homes and rail access at accessible prices. The community benefits from Wynnum's amenity without the premium. Wynnum West attracts families seeking bayside living with rail connectivity at realistic prices.
Wynnum West falls under postcode 4178 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lytton electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4178
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.45°, 153.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.80 km²
Elevation
13m
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesWynnum Plaza Shopping Centre Wynnum Road Wynnum 4178 QLD -
WoolworthsWynnum Plaza Shopping Centre, 2021 Wynnum Road Wynnum West 4178 QLD
Schools
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Network Drive
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188 Bay Terrace
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85 North Road
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Florence Street
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Prospect Street
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2036 Wynnum Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$413
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years
Demographics
Census 2016
12,292
Census 2021
12,790
▲ 4.1% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$36,816
Income 2021
$43,420
▲ 17.9% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
9,167
Born Overseas
3,075
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 812
- 2. England 540
- 3. Philippines 228
- 4. South Africa 149
- 5. China 112
- 6. India 96
- 7. Scotland 77
- 8. Fiji 72
- 9. Ireland 66
- 10. Sri Lanka 66
- 11. Brazil 48
- 12. Germany 47
- 13. Vietnam 44
- 14. Thailand 39
- 15. Papua New Guinea 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
5,250
Australian
4,378
Irish
1,565
Scottish
1,397
German
698
Maori
432
Australian Aboriginal
414
Filipino
319
Italian
303
Chinese
291
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
6,563
Both parents born in Australia
3,743
Both parents born overseas
1,826
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
47.1%
No Religion
43.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
829 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,679 (13.1%)
15-19 years
714 (5.6%)
20-24 years
677 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,646 (12.9%)
35-44 years
1,809 (14.1%)
45-54 years
1,719 (13.4%)
55-64 years
1,392 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,159 (9.1%)
75-84 years
781 (6.1%)
85+ years
383 (3.0%)