Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Wynnum
6 km²
More people live in Wynnum than in about 74% of similar areas, and it is a community that is noticeably older than the state and national averages. The typical resident is 43, and the area is characterized by a well-qualified, higher-earning population. This is reflected in the high number of university degrees and a typical family income that sits above the national figure. It is a highly accessible part of Brisbane where most residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and shops.
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The community is aging, with a typical resident aged 43 and a 17.7% senior population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the population, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.
The area has seen a sharp rise in people reporting no religion, which now accounts for 44.0% of the population. This is well above the national figure.
Wynnum is highly educated, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011.
Typical incomes are higher than the state and national figures. About 27.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.
A slightly higher percentage of residents live with a long-term health condition compared to the state average. Mental health is the most commonly reported condition at 10.2%.
The area has a higher rate of volunteers and people caring for children than most similar areas. There is also a notably high number of residents who have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people in Wynnum are typically older than those in other areas, with a median age of 28. Year 12 completion is far above the national average for this group.
About 27.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state average. Couples with children are the most common household type, making up 57.4% of homes.
Renting is more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents of $400 are higher than the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in similar areas.
While 20.8% of the workforce now works from home, the area has a very high number of public transport routes and stops compared to other similar places.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.3% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
The workforce is strong, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than the national average. Full-time employment is also much more common than in most similar areas.
Wynnum is generally more advantaged than many other areas, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 70% of similar places.
The area receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average, while the average maximum temperature is well below the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can also reach a park or a school within 15 minutes.