Moving to Wynnum West QLD 4178
What the official numbers say about living in Wynnum West — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $413 a week, against a median household income of $1,791 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Wynnum West grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,819 → 12,790 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wynnum West sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lindum, 1.4 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Cannon Hill interchange, 6 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Tangalooma Ferry Terminal, 4.7 km west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 8.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 13 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 71 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Wynnum West profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wynnum West State School 300 m · Brisbane Bayside State College 1.4 km · Wynnum State School 1.5 km · Wondall Heights State School 1.5 km · Iona College 1.6 km · Moreton Bay College 2.2 km · Montessori Journey 2.2 km · Wynnum State High School 2.3 km
Groceries: Foodworks 300 m · IGA Wondall Road 1.7 km · ALDI 1.9 km · Coles 2 km · Woolworths 2 km · Woolworths 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Federation Street Park 150 m · Durrington Park 300 m · Sorrento Street Park 400 m · Balnave Street Park 450 m · Jared Place Park 450 m · Jacaranda Street Park 550 m · Macadamia Street Park 550 m · Crawford Road Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wynnum West, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail · Welcome Swallow · Torresian Crow · Little Pied Cormorant · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wynnum West, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnum West here | 12,790 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Wynnum | 14,036 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Manly West | 12,436 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Hemmant | 2,886 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Manly | 4,273 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Wakerley | 8,718 | — | 10/10 | 34% |
| Tingalpa | 8,461 | — | 7/10 | 31% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bonner — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4178 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wynnum West profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $413 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,819 people to 12,790. It sits about 13 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Lindum station is roughly 1.4 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Bonner.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wynnum West vs Wynnum · Wynnum West vs Manly West.
Nearby guides: Wynnum · Manly West · Hemmant · Manly · Wakerley · Tingalpa.
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