Talk:Wynnum, Queensland

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[edit] Population? Size?

Could use a variety of additional statistics. - IstvanWolf 05:10, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] removed uncited text

I have removed the following from the article:

Although Wynnum has its 'nicer' areas, from wynnum central back to wynnum west/north a large range of poverty has occurred over the last 40 years. Wynnum has a reputation of relentless violence and a high crime rate. Due to these circumstances there have been a numerous amount of gangs 'representing' the streets of wynnum. Wynnum or the 'dUb C' has not been safe to walk the streets (in certain areas) at night since the late 60's/ early 70's. Being contaminated with gangs such as WRS, KOT, BTS and newly formed group PIR, who have been building a reputation for themselves as new aussie hip-hop artists, make it difficult to walk the streets alone without having eyes in the back of your head.

Wynnum also consists of many slum-like housing estates generally founder by local villain Jack Davis. Davis, originating his career in the porn industy has since emerged into the slums of Wynnum and has developed a bit of a cult following within his fellow low life slum-livers. Davis is also an unsuccessful gang leader, victim of many cruel bashings and harsh teasings.

It needed spelling and grammar fixes and wikification. However it appears to need verification and references more, so I've moved it off the page until these references can be found. --Scott Davis ^Talk 15:05, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

• As a born and bred Wynnum-ite, I have to say that the above is one hundred percent true!

[edit] Last paragraph needs revising

"Wynnum is, technically speaking, next to the ocean. However this should not be taken at face value. All of the shoreline is either covered in mangroves, or aromatic mudflats. Unsurprisingly, swimming participation levels are extraordinarily low."

Too may clichés here IMO: "technically speaking, ... should not be taken at face value ... Unsurprisingly". And the statement that "swimming participation levels are extraordinarily low" suggests that it is based on verifiable, sourced data (eg "A recent survey [Qld Sport Participation Survey 2005] found that only 7.2% of adults in Wynnum had ever swum from the aromatic mudflats"). If such data exist, by all means include them!

My suggested rewrite:

"Although Wynnum is situated next to the ocean, the shoreline is covered in mangroves and aromatic mudflats which make it quite unsuitable for swimming."

Happy New Year! Ndsg 17:59, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Now implemented. Ndsg 12:26, 4 January 2007 (UTC)