Wynnum at a glance
Median house
$1,175,000
Median unit
$669,250
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
14.0k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wynnum.
The postcode for Wynnum is 4178 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Wynnum is $1,175,000.
Wynnum (4178) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,175,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wynnum has roughly 14,036 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 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's population at 14,036, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,036
Median age
43
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,175,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $669,250, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $235,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,175,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $669,250.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$695/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$1,175,000
$669,250
14,036
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.08% (median rent $695/wk against a $1,175,000 price tag). Units yield 5.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.08%
Based on $1,175,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.05%
Based on $669,250 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
40
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wynnum.
Local schools for Wynnum
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wynnum State High School
Wynnum State 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.
- What is the median house price in Wynnum?
- The median house price in Wynnum, QLD 4178 is $1,175,000. The median unit price is $669,250.
- What is the Wynnum postcode?
- Wynnum is in the 4178 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Wynnum?
- Wynnum 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Wynnum?
- There are 20 schools serving Wynnum on this page, including Guardian Angels' Primary School, Wynnum State High School, Wynnum State School.
- How walkable is Wynnum?
- Wynnum has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Wynnum?
- Wynnum is close to Wynnum Central, Manly, Wynnum North, Wynnum Plaza, Wynnum West.
- What is the population of Wynnum?
- The population of Wynnum is approximately 14,036 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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