Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Wynnum West

Wynnum West is a quiet, established bayside suburb inland from the Wynnum and Manly foreshore. Its tree-lined streets are dominated by post-war and mid-century brick and weatherboard houses on generous blocks, so it tends to appeal to families and people after space and gardens rather than apartment living. Local parks, sports fields and pockets of bushland along Tingalpa Creek sit alongside the cafes, marina and waterfront promenades of Wynnum and Manly nearby.

Home to 12,790 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,791 a week (roughly $93,100 a year), the community is weighted towards couple families with children (42.6% of families) together with couple families without children (35.1%), and most homes are owner-occupied (65.3% combined). Lindum railway station provides Cleveland line services for commuters, residents have easy access to schools and bay recreation, and there are no significant new infrastructure or development projects noted. Whether Wynnum West suits you comes down to whether you value space, established housing and proximity to the bay.

On these figures, buying a house in Wynnum West sits well above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $1,250,000 is about 13.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $1,791, annual $93,132). Renting looks less stretched: the average house rent of $700 a week would take about 39.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while the average unit rent of $435 a week would take about 24.3%, a moderate share. Which of those numbers matters most will depend on whether you plan to rent or buy and on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months Wynnum West recorded strong rises in property values, with unit values up 34.2% and house values up 23.3%. Rents moved more modestly over the same period, rising 4.8% for units and 2.9% for houses.

If you are looking at capital growth, the value figures are the ones to watch; if rental income is your focus, the rent changes are most relevant. Units outperformed houses on both value and rent growth this year. Whether that mix of outcomes suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.