Redland City Council
Wynnum West
Wynnum West at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
12.8k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Wynnum West.
Wynnum West (4178) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $429,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wynnum West has roughly 12,790 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $429,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Wynnum West on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$830/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$429,000
$316,800
12,790
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.61% (median rent $710/wk against a $429,000 price tag). Units yield 13.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.61%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202613.62%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wynnum West's population at 12,790, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,790
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wynnum West scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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.
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.
8,021
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wynnum West.
Local schools for Wynnum West
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Government School Catchment
Wynnum West State School
Brisbane Bayside State College
Wynnum State 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Wynnum West?
- The median house price in Wynnum West, QLD 4178 is $429,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wynnum West postcode?
- Wynnum West is in the 4178 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wynnum West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $830.
- What schools are in Wynnum West?
- There are 20 schools serving Wynnum West on this page, including Wynnum West State School, Brisbane Bayside State College, Iona College.
- How walkable is Wynnum West?
- Wynnum West has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wynnum West?
- Wynnum West is close to Wynnum Plaza, Lindum, Wynnum Central, Hemmant, Wynnum North.
- What is the population of Wynnum West?
- Wynnum West has approximately 12,790 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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