Wynnum, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wynnum Brisbane, Queensland
Wynnum foreshore from Wynnum jetty
Wynnum Location in Queensland
Population	12,915 (2016 census)
• Density	1,656/km2 (4,290/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4178
Area	7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.6 km (12 mi) E of Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Wynnum Manly Ward)
State electorate(s)	Lytton
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Wynnum: Lytton Port of Brisbane Moreton Bay Wynnum West Wynnum Moreton Bay Wynnum West Manly West Manly

Wynnum is a lovely coastal suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a popular spot because of its beautiful coastline, a long jetty, and a fun tidal wading pool. In 2016, about 12,915 people lived here.

Wynnum's Past

Street in Wynnum, around 1889.

Wynnum was not very populated until the railway arrived in the late 1880s. After that, it grew quite quickly. Wynnum had its own local government, called the Wynnum Shire Council, starting in 1902. Later, in 1914, it became a municipality with its own town council and a mayor. In 1925, the Wynnum Town Council joined the larger City of Brisbane.

A local church, the Wynnum Seventh-day Adventist Church, started in 1937. They met in different places before buying land in 1947. In 1948, they moved an old church building from Mitchelton to their new spot.

Wynnum used to feel like a small country town. Now, many new homes are being built, and more people are moving in. The area has a mix of old, traditional houses and modern homes.

Who Lives in Wynnum?

In 2011, Wynnum had 12,229 people. Slightly more than half were female (51.1%), and just under half were male (48.9%). The average age of people in Wynnum was 40 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for all of Australia.

Most people living in Wynnum (73.7%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (6.2%) and England (5.3%). Most people (88.9%) spoke only English at home.

Important Old Buildings

Wynnum Hall

Wynnum has several places that are listed for their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites. Some examples include:

• Mount Carmel Convent at 199 Bay Terrace
• Waterloo Bay Hotel at 75 Berrima Street
• The Wynnum Wading Pool on The Esplanade
• The old Wynnum Fire Station at 39 Mountjoy Terrace
• The old Wynnum Ambulance Station at 33 Tingal Road
• Nazareth House at 272 Wynnum North Road

You can find more information about these places on the Queensland Heritage Register and the Brisbane City Council Heritage Register.

Sports and Fun Activities

Wynnum Soccer Football Club in 1929

Wynnum is home to many long-standing sports clubs. These include:

• Wynnum Seagulls Rugby League Club
• Wynnum Golf Club
• Wynnum District SC (Wolves FC Soccer Club), which started in 1921
• Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club
• Wynnum Bugs Rugby Union Club
• Bayside United Soccer Club
• Wynnum Vikings Australian Rules Football Club

In the 1920s, the Queensland Women’s Cricket Association was formed. The Wynnum Women’s Cricket team started in 1929. Two players from this team, Edna Newfong and Mabel Crouch, were the first Aboriginal women to play for Australia in any sport. This was a huge achievement in the 1930s. At that time, Aboriginal women faced many challenges due to racism and sexism. Their civil rights were also limited by a law called the Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act 1897.

Every Saturday, Wynnum Esplanade hosts Wynnum parkrun. This is a free 5-kilometer walk or run that many people enjoy. Other fun clubs include the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club and the RSL. The Wynnum foreshore is a popular spot for families to swim and have picnics, especially on weekends.

Schools in Wynnum

Wynnum has several schools for different age groups:

• Wynnum State School is a primary school for students from Early Childhood to Year 6. It is located at 81 Boxgrove Avenue. In 2018, it had 754 students. It also has a special education program.
• Guardian Angels' Primary School is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 188 Bay Terrace. In 2018, 546 students attended this school.
• Wynnum State High School is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It is on Peel Street. In 2018, there were 875 students enrolled. This school also offers a special education program.
• Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre is a special school facility at 162 Stradbroke Avenue. This center provides fun environmental and cultural experiences for students. They offer programs both at their location and at 10 other important spots around the bay.

Getting Around Wynnum

Wynnum railway station

Wynnum has three train stations on the Cleveland railway line. These are Wynnum North railway station, Wynnum railway station, and Wynnum Central railway station. From these stations, you can catch regular trains to Brisbane and Cleveland.

Famous People from Wynnum

Some well-known people were either born in Wynnum or lived there at some point:

• Quentin Bryce - a former Governor-General of Australia
• Kay Danes - a human rights activist and writer
• Keith Rayner - a former Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne
• Samantha Riley - an Olympic swimming medalist
• Kyle Sandilands - a radio host
• Stacey Thomson - a television host

Images for kids

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  Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke Island and mangroves from Wynnum