Wynnum 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 Compares
Wynnum vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wynnum | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,887 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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 is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4178. It lies roughly 15 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Wynnum has a population of 14,036 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,887, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 444 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Wynnum includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 5,509 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wynnum scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Wynnum include Wynnum State High School, Wynnum State School and Guardian Angels' Primary School.
Wynnum is part of the Redcliffe statistical area in Queensland.
Wynnum Details
| Postcode | 4178 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 14,036 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,887/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $914/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2287/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,509 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 444 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.443694 |
| Longitude | 153.173618 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Redcliffe |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Bonner |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,441 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,577 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,304 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,189 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 2,523 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,344 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 1,176 (8.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 661 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 610 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 522 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 324 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 85 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 427 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,048 (37.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,966 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,001 (18.4%) |
Schools in Wynnum
Suburbs Near Wynnum
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.