Moving to Wynnum QLD 4178
What the official numbers say about living in Wynnum — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,887 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Wynnum grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (12,116 → 14,036 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: French, Vietnamese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wynnum sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 24% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wynnum, 350 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Cannon Hill interchange, 7.8 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Tangalooma Ferry Terminal, 6 km west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 8.3 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 42 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Wynnum profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Montessori Journey 600 m · Wynnum State School 750 m · Guardian Angels School 850 m · Wynnum State High School 1.5 km · Darling Point Special School 1.9 km · Iona College 2.1 km · Wynnum West State School 2.1 km · Manly State School 2.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 400 m · Coles 500 m · Foodworks 1.8 km · IGA 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Wynnum Municipal Reserve 100 m · Coreen Street Park 300 m · Wynnum Central Park 400 m · Kitchener Park 450 m · Greene Park 750 m · The Esplanade 800 m · Breakwater Park 800 m · Moreton Bay Lions Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wynnum, 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, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnum here | 14,036 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Wynnum West | 12,790 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Manly | 4,273 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Manly West | 12,436 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Lota | 3,518 | — | 9/10 | 29% |
| Hemmant | 2,886 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Wakerley | 8,718 | — | 10/10 | 34% |
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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 12,116 people to 14,036. It sits about 14 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Wynnum Central station is roughly 0.4 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Bonner.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wynnum vs Wynnum West · Wynnum vs Manly West.
Nearby guides: Wynnum West · Manly · Manly West · Lota · Hemmant · Wakerley.
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