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Wynnum
6 km²
Higher typical incomes and a very walkable layout set Wynnum apart from the state average. It is a well-off community where a high proportion of residents hold university degrees and earn above the national figure. The area feels established, with a population that is noticeably older than the typical Queenslander. This combination of professional qualifications and strong earnings helps explain the high cost of housing and the significant mortgage payments seen here.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While it is among the largest areas at this level, it has a diverse age mix, with about 17.9% of people aged 65 and over.
A much higher proportion of people were born overseas compared to most similar areas, though this is about the same as the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 88.2% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this figure is still far below the national average.
About 44% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 47.3%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This is consistent with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.
Earnings are strong, and typical family weekly income is a little above the state and national figures. About 27.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.
Around 30.1% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure a little above the national average. Mental health is the most commonly reported long-term condition at 10.3%.
Participation in unpaid care for children is a little above the national figure. Volunteers make up 16.7% of the community, which is a little above the state average.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the state average. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 51.3%.
A higher number of people live alone here than in most similar areas. About 57.3% of households are couples with children, while one-parent families make up 14% of the community.
Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average. This is accompanied by monthly home-loan payments that are well above the national figure.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a very high number of stops. This makes it easier to get around, with a much higher proportion of homes without a car than in most areas.
The area is quite dynamic, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the state and national averages, with health and construction as the top industries.
The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a short walk of public transport and parks. Its walkability score is well above the state average, reflecting a layout where most amenities are easy to reach on foot.