Wynnum, Queensland

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Wynnum is a seaside suburb located on the shores of Moreton Bay in Brisbane, Australia, about 16 kilometres east of the CBD. Originally known as Oyster Point, the name Wynnum derives from an Aboriginal word meaning "pandanus" or "place of the pandanus tree".

Wynnum is on the Cleveland railway line and has regular train services connecting it with the Brisbane CBD. Wynnum also has a number of regular bus services.

The greater Wynnum area has several primary schools and two public high schools Wynnum North State High School, which also houses the 121 Army Cadet Unit and Wynnum High State School. It also has an extensive range of sporting clubs and recreational facilities, such as Wynnum Manly Leagues Club and Wynnum Vikings Australian Football Club. The Wynnum foreshore is a popular swimming and picnic spot for Brisbane families on weekends and weekdays.

The suburb has traditionally boasted a country town atmosphere, but new residential development is resulting in significant population growth and changing demographics. The area is now marked by a mix of character housing and modern housing.

Federally, the people of Wynnum are represented by Ross Vasta MP in the seat of Bonner.

Olympic swimming medallist Samantha Riley and Totally Wild television host Stacey Thomson are originally from Wynnum.

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

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