Wynnum West flood & bushfire risk
Of Wynnum West’s 6,637 mapped properties, 7.5% are in a mapped flood area and 1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Wynnum West’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Wynnum West
Flood and bushfire areas across Wynnum West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Wynnum West
Wynnum West sits in the Wynnum police division, which recorded 5,748 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 5,748 total. Figures are for the whole Wynnum police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Wynnum West
Wynnum West is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LDR - Low density residential
Emerging community — earmarked for future urban development; not yet fully built out.
Zone: EC - Emerging community
Community facilities — schools, hospitals, and civic or community uses.
Zone: CF7 - Health care purposes
School catchments in Wynnum West
Wynnum West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Wynnum West
At the 2021 Census, 24% of Wynnum West’s 12,790 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Wynnum West
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Wynnum West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 41 Samantha Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 4 Ulagree Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 1 Cuscus Court, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 1 Brierty Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 56 Grainger Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 14 Cranleigh Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 33 Jessielea Street, Wynnum West QLD 4178
- 8 Beverley Road, Wynnum West QLD 4178
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.