Average rent in Wynnum, QLD2026

Wynnum sits in the Brisbane local government area, 14km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 14,502 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 35% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,502

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Brisbane
14 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Wynnum

Wynnum commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (71%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 14,502, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wynnum is 14km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wynnum?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wynnum, QLD was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Wynnum rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Wynnum sat at $400 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 14km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (71% separate houses, 16% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wynnum have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wynnum's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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