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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wynnum, QLD 4178 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low density residential dominant. 7,936 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDR
Low density residential
Median rent (house)
$736
per week
Population
14,368
ABS Census 2021
Total lots
7,936
5.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Wynnum

Wynnum is dominated by LDRLow density residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

LDR
Dominant
LDR Low density residential 46.6%
CR Character residential 21.3%
LMDR Low-medium density residential 12.0%
MDR Medium density residential 4.0%
HDR High density residential 3.3%
MC Major centre 3.3%
CF Community facilities 2.2%
LII Low impact industry 1.7%
MU Mixed use 1.5%
II Industry 1.0%
SR Sport and recreation 0.9%
OS Open space 0.8%
EC Emerging community 0.5%
NC Neighbourhood centre 0.4%
SP Special purpose 0.3%
CON Conservation 0.1%
Avg max height
m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Residential87%
Commercial4%
Industrial3%
Environment2%

Location

Where Wynnum sits

Wynnum 4178 covers 5.1 km² within Brisbane City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Brisbane City
Postcode
4178
Area
5.10 km²
Total lots
7,936

Drill into any lot in Wynnum

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Wynnum

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

secondary dwelling eligible
2,721

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,721 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Wynnum?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wynnum

26% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 1.1% of lots: koala priority habitat; 2.0% of lots: state environmental significance.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 26.3%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone None

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Koala priority habitat 1.1%

Core koala habitat (State Planning Regulatory Provisions)

State environmental significance 2.0%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

Wynnum property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$736 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
19,434

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wynnum

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
14,368
Median age
43
Household income
$97.58K
Owner-occupied
65%
Renting
35%
Amenity score
100.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
77.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wynnum

What's the zoning in Wynnum 4178?

Wynnum is dominated by the LDR (Low density residential) zone, which covers 3,334 of 7,936 lots (47%). The full mix is: LDR Low density residential (47%), CR Character residential (21%), LMDR Low-medium density residential (12%), MDR Medium density residential (4%), HDR High density residential (3%), MC Major centre (3%), CF Community facilities (2%), LII Low impact industry (2%), MU Mixed use (2%), II Industry (1%), SR Sport and recreation (1%), OS Open space (1%), EC Emerging community (1%), NC Neighbourhood centre (0%), SP Special purpose (0%), CON Conservation (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Wynnum?

Yes — 2,721 lots in Wynnum appear eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median rent in Wynnum?

Median weekly rent for a house in Wynnum is $736.

What planning constraints apply in Wynnum?

Across Wynnum, 26.3% flood-affected, 1.1% koala priority habitat, 2.0% state environmental significance. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Wynnum?

2,721 of 7,936 lots in Wynnum show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Wynnum

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Brisbane Citycouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (7,936 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →