Wynnum Central at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
26.9k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Wynnum Central.
The postcode for Wynnum Central is 4178 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Wynnum Central (4178) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.
Wynnum Central has roughly 26,887 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wynnum Central scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wynnum Central's population at 26,887, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
26,887
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26,887
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Redland City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wynnum Central.
Local schools for Wynnum Central
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Government School Catchment
Wynnum State School
Wynnum State High School
Darling Point Special School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wynnum Central.
- What is the Wynnum Central postcode?
- Wynnum Central is in the 4178 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Wynnum Central?
- Wynnum Central is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4178. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wynnum Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Wynnum Central?
- There are 20 schools serving Wynnum Central on this page, including Guardian Angels' Primary School, Wynnum State School, Wynnum State High School.
- How walkable is Wynnum Central?
- Wynnum Central has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wynnum Central?
- Wynnum Central is close to Wynnum, Manly, Wynnum North, Wynnum Plaza, Wynnum West.
- What is the population of Wynnum Central?
- The population of Wynnum Central is approximately 26,887 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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