Overall score
Wynnum
59.7/100
Wynnum West
54.5/100
Wynnum vs Wynnum West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Wynnum for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WynnumWynnum West
Crime rate
Wynnum
62.9 / 1k
Wynnum West
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wynnum
339
Wynnum West
212
Population
Wynnum
14,036
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadWynnum 6Wynnum West 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Wynnum | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.9 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 73 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 339 | 212 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Population | 14,036 | 12,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Wynnum reads as a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone; Wynnum West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Wynnum leans into coastal living, while Wynnum West feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Wynnum is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Wynnum West answers with schools and education options, plus parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynnum, while Wynnum West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.