Wynnum West, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wynnum West, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Wynnum West |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.45071 |
| Longitude | 153.15379 |
| Population | 12,018 |
| Density | 2057.9 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4178 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 13 km east |
Wynnum West is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 12,018. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 2057.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km east of Brisbane. Wynnum West is located at 27.4507°S, 153.1538°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4178.
Wynnum West lies in a gentle sweep of land, a place where the breath of the nearby bay often carries a hint of salt and eucalyptus. It lies 12.8 km east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 80°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-north-west of Capalaba. The terrain here rolls with a subtle incline, a quiet rise from the coast that allows glimpses of the water through scattered trees. Residential streets, lined with established gardens that spill over fences in a riot of bougainvillea and frangipani, form a pleasant maze, punctuated by pockets of native bushland where the air hums with insect life and the afternoon sun filters through a canopy of leaves in shifting patterns. The colour of the sky here, especially as dusk approaches, can be a breathtaking spectacle, shifting from pale azure to fiery oranges and soft lavenders, painting the rooftops in a warm, fleeting glow.
This locality, once part of a broader agricultural hinterland, now thrives on a blend of suburban life and local enterprise, with small business parks and retail centres serving the immediate needs of its residents. The echoes of its past are subtle, not shouted from grand monuments, but present in the enduring character of older homes and the mature trees that stand sentinel over parks and playgrounds. Its economy is largely fuelled by the daily commutes of its working population to the larger commercial hubs, yet a strong sense of local connection persists, fostered by community events and the familiar faces seen at the local shops and cafes. Wynnum West holds a quiet pride in its accessibility to the coastline, a constant, gentle reminder of the natural beauty that frames its everyday existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wynnum West, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wynnum West, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wynnum West includes the postcode (4178), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wynnum West is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |