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Wynnum

Postcode: 4178 | Distance to CBD: 25 km

Welcome to Wynnum

Seagull at the Esplanade
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'Wynnum-by-the-sea' is how some residents refer to their home suburb. The whole Wynnum area, including Manly and Lota is focussed on Moreton Bay, with the more prestigious streets providing unbroken views to the islands. There's always a cooling breeze and the Esplanade caters for morning walkers, joggers and cyclists with long stretches of waterfront parkland and bikeways. No matter how hot it is in the city, the temperature always seems to drop a few degrees along the mangrove boardwalk near Elanora Park, Wynnum North.

The recently renovated salt water Wynnum Wading Pool on the Esplanade is very popular and also of historic importance as it was originally constructed during the Depression years of the 1930s. The Wynnum Pier is a favourite spot to gaze out into the bay and breathe in the salt air.

Another popular spot at Wynnum is the historic Waterloo Bay Hotel built in 1889 and recently renovated and there are plenty of parks with shady trees and great sea views to enjoy fish and chips or a BBQ.

There is a strong sense of community in Wynnum and a thriving local shopping village in Bay Terrace. Although 16 kilometres from the city, the suburb is an easy commute of approximately 40 minutes by train. The suburb's demographic is changing from being a suburb of retires to one of families and there are plenty of schools, both private and public.

Statistics

Wynnum is about 25km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 40% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children and a further 40% are couples without children. Stand alone house account for 79% of all dwellings in this area, with townhouses accounting for a further 2%. Wynnum is situated at the mouth of the Brisbane River, making it popular with those who love the water. The housing in this area comprises mainly of post-war Queenslanders as well as modern brick and tile dwellings.

The median house price in Wynnum in 2006 was $379,125. 

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking
There are plenty of dining options around Wynnum. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping
Bay Terrace, Tingal Road and Glenora Street all are ideal for picking up the essentials from.
Education
If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
Leisure
Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

More Wynnum information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Wynnum tales

Wynnum Manly

Walk through the mangroves, cycle beside the bay and tuck into some fish and chips. …more

Wynnum photos

Community links

Here's where to find important community services in this part of Brisbane.

 
Real Estate values for Wynnum
Median house price
$527,500 ˜ @
3-bedroom house rental price
$350/week
2-bedroom unit rental price
$280/week
Median house price for September 2008 supplied by The Real Estate Institute of Qld
Rental price for September 2008 supplied by Residential Tenancies Authority

˜ Medians affected by varying quality of stock sold
@ Medians affected by varying numbers of waterfront properties sold

 
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