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Wynnum West Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Wynnum West Compares
Wynnum West vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wynnum West | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,791 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $413 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Wynnum West is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4178. It lies roughly 13 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Wynnum West has a population of 12,790 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,791, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 443 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Wynnum West includes a median weekly rent of $413, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 4,748 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wynnum West scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Wynnum West include Brisbane Bayside State College and Wynnum West State School.
Wynnum West is part of the Redcliffe statistical area in Queensland.
Wynnum West Details
| Postcode | 4178 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 12,790 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,791/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $835/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $413 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2287/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,748 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 443 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.45 |
| Longitude | 153.15 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Redcliffe |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Bonner |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,508 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,391 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,455 (27.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,111 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,323 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,221 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 1,171 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 659 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 619 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 402 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 322 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 120 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 340 (7.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,696 (36.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,856 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 798 (17.0%) |
Schools in Wynnum West
Suburbs Near Wynnum West
Same Postcode (4178)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.