Wynnum West, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wynnum West Brisbane, Queensland
Wynnum Plaza, 2018
Wynnum West Location in Queensland
Population	12,790 (2021 census)
• Density	2,205/km2 (5,710/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4178
Area	5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	17.7 km (11 mi) E of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Wynnum Manly Ward)
State electorate(s)	Lytton
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Wynnum West: Lytton Lytton Wynnum Hemmant Wynnum West Manly Tingalpa Tingalpa Manly West

Wynnum West and Lindum are two areas located in the eastern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Wynnum West is a suburb, and Lindum is a neighborhood within it. In 2021, about 12,790 people lived in Wynnum West.

Where is Wynnum West?

Wynnum West is about 17.7 kilometers (11 miles) east of the main post office in Brisbane. Lindum is a neighborhood found in the north-west part of Wynnum West.

There's also a natural area called Bomparpin Swamp. It's a wetland, which means it's a place where the land is often wet, like a marsh.

A Look at the Past

For a long time, the land where Wynnum West and Lindum are now was home to the Jagera people and Quandamooka people. They had a big camp called Lindum Camp near a lagoon. This camp was special because it became the only Aboriginal fishing reserve in the southern Brisbane area.

European settlers started arriving in the 1860s. They used the land for farming, especially for growing grapes to make wine. Aboriginal people from Lindum Camp worked alongside these new settlers. For many years, not many people lived here. The area really started to grow after World War II.

Early Schools and Churches

The first Sunday School in Lindum opened in 1914 in a barn. Soon after, in 1920, the Lindum Baptist Church was officially opened. This old church building is still there today, though it's no longer used as a church. It's listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register because it's an important historical building.

Wynnum West State School welcomed its first students in 1922. Most of the 57 students came from families who lived on farms.

The name "Wynnum West" comes from the nearby suburb of Wynnum. The word "Wynnum" comes from an Aboriginal language, winnam, which means "pandanus tree." The official name and boundaries for Wynnum West were set in 1975.

Another church, Wynnum West Mission Baptist Church, opened in 1926. This building is also now a private home but is recognized as a heritage site.

Lindum State School opened in 1954. It closed in 2010 and joined with other schools to create a new Wynnum State School. The land where Lindum State School used to be was sold to Iona College.

The Uniting Church and Community Support

In 1956, the Lindum Methodist Church opened on Sibley's Road. The building was quite small, so a new, larger church was built in 1963. When several churches (Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational) joined together in 1977 to form the Uniting Church in Australia, this church became Lindum Uniting Church. It closed in 2013 because the building needed a lot of repairs.

The land was then used by Wesley Mission Queensland, a group that helps the community. They built Asher House there, which is a special place that supports young people who have brain injuries and need a lot of care. It opened in 2016.

Iona College's Beginning

Iona College is a Catholic school that started in 1958. It was built on a large piece of land because there were no other Catholic schools nearby, and it was close to the Lindum railway station. The first principal, Father Tim Long, worked with local families to get the school ready in just four months. It started with 58 students and four teachers.

Lindum's Name and Growth

Lindum used to be a separate suburb but became a neighborhood within Wynnum West in 1975. Its name comes from the Lindum railway station. The station was named in 1899 after a property called ‘Lindum-Mere,’ which was named after a Roman name for a city in England.

Since the 1990s, more homes have been built, and the population has grown. Wynnum West is now mostly a residential area, meaning people live there, with a small shopping area.

Brisbane Bayside State College opened in 2010. It used to be Wynnum North State High School, but it moved to a new location and changed its name. This move helped create the new Wynnum State School, which combined three primary schools.

Who Lives in Wynnum West?

The number of people living in Wynnum West has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:

In 2011, there were 11,745 people in Wynnum West. Slightly more than half were female (51.4%), and 48.6% were male. The average age was 38 years old. Most people (72%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (7.4%) and England (4.5%). Most people spoke only English at home.

By 2021, the population had grown to 12,790 people.

Places of Historical Interest

Wynnum West has a few sites that are listed for their historical importance:

• The former Lindum Baptist Church at 95 Kianawah Road.
• The Old Brisbane City Hall Fountain on Preston Road.
• The former Wynnum West Baptist Church at 2124 Wynnum Road.

What Can You Do in Wynnum West?

The Wynnum Plaza is the biggest shopping center in the area. It has large supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles, a Kmart, a gym, and many other shops.

There are also other places for fun and activities, such as the Bayside BMX Club, Bayside Heritage Train Park, Durrington Park, and Edward Kelk Park.

Wesley Mission Queensland also runs a care facility for older people and the Asher House for young people with special care needs on Sibley's Road.

Schools in Wynnum West

• Wynnum West State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 2036 Wynnum Road. In 2018, it had 434 students. The school also has a special education program.
• Iona College is a Catholic school for boys, covering Years 5 to 12. It's at 85 North Road. In 2018, 1,588 students attended the college.
• Brisbane Bayside State College is a high school for boys and girls, from Years 7 to 12. It's located on Network Drive. In 2018, it had 861 students. This school also offers a special education program.

Getting Around Wynnum West

The Lindum railway station helps people travel easily. You can catch regular train services from here to Brisbane and Cleveland.

Lindum Railway Station, Queensland, July 2012