Wynnum West, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wynnum West Brisbane, Queensland
Wynnum Plaza, 2018
Wynnum West Location in Queensland
Population	12,292 (2016 census)
• Density	2,119/km2 (5,490/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4178
Area	5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	17.7 km (11 mi) E of Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Wynnum Manly Ward)
State electorate(s)	Lytton
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Wynnum West: Lytton Lytton Wynnum Hemmant Wynnum West Manly Tingalpa Tingalpa Manly West

Wynnum West is an outer eastern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Wynnum West had a population of 12,292 people.

History

The area was first settled by Europeans in the 1860s, with land use focusing on agriculture and viticulture. It remained sparsely populated until the 1880s and 1890s, and it was not until the post-war years that significant development occurred. The population has continued to increase since the 1990s as a result of more dwellings being constructed, and the suburb is now largely residential with a small commercial area on Wynnum Road.

Population growth

• Estimated

Demographics

In the 2011 census, the population of Wynnum West was 11,745, 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

The median age of the Wynnum West population was 38 years, one year above the Australian median.

72% of people living in Wynnum West were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 7.4%, England 4.5%, Philippines 1.6%, South Africa 1.1%, Scotland 0.7%.

86.9% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Mandarin, 0.6% Tagalog, 0.6% Filipino, 0.6% Spanish, 0.5% Hindi.

Transport

Lindum railway station (27°26′31″S 153°08′42″E / 27.4420°S 153.1449°E / -27.4420; 153.1449 (Lindum railway station)) provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Cleveland.

Lindum Railway Station, Queensland, July 2012

Education

Wynnum West State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2036 Wynnum Road (27°27′18″S 153°09′16″E / 27.4549°S 153.1545°E / -27.4549; 153.1545 (Wynnum West State School)). In 2010 it had which 491 students. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 434 students with 36 teachers (29 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Iona College is a Catholic primary and secondary (5-12) school for boys at 85 North Road (27°26′18″S 153°08′44″E / 27.4384°S 153.1456°E / -27.4384; 153.1456 (Iona College)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,588 students with 123 teachers (117 full-time equivalent) and 71 non-teaching staff (58 full-time equivalent).

Brisbane Bayside State College is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Network Drive (27°27′43″S 153°09′00″E / 27.4619°S 153.1499°E / -27.4619; 153.1499 (Brisbane Bayside State College)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 861 students with 76 teachers (71 full-time equivalent) and 43 non-teaching staff (31 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.