Wynnum West, QLD 4178 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wynnum West is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4178, home to 12,790 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Redland local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 21 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,790
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,791 /week
- Median personal income
- $835 /week
- Median family income
- $2,144 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bonner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $413 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Wynnum West State School
- Brisbane Bayside State College
- Wondall Heights State School
- Wynnum State School
- Moreton Bay College (Manly West)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 98 bus stops
- Wynnum Rd at Palm Spring Village, stop 59/56
- Wynnum Rd at Wynnum West State School, stop 58A
- New Lindum Rd at Moreton Bay
- Wynnum Rd at Wynnum West, stop 55
- Preston Rd near Wynnum Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 278 parks and reserves
- 24 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 libraries
- 10 supermarkets
- 127 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 10.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 60.0% of the 4,697 resolvable premises in Wynnum West. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 10.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 60.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wynnum West?
Wynnum West (QLD 4178) had 12,790 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Wynnum West?
The median advertised rent in Wynnum West is $413/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wynnum West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wynnum West covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Wynnum West State School (0.2 km), Brisbane Bayside State College (1.1 km), Wondall Heights State School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wynnum West?
Wynnum West is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (60% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wynnum West?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wynnum West?
In Wynnum West, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (10.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wynnum West?
98 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wynnum West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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