Mount Carmel Convent, Heritage listed religious site in Wynnum, Australia.

Mount Carmel Convent is a two-story brick building with wide verandahs and balconies at 199 Bay Terrace in Wynnum, Queensland. The structure features early 1900s details including cast iron balustrades, leadlight windows, and pressed metal ceilings, with covered breezeways connecting different sections to manage the subtropical climate.

The Sisters of Mercy began visiting Wynnum in 1903 to teach local children, establishing their community presence in the area. The convent building was constructed in 1915 by William Richard Juster and became a lasting mark of religious and educational work in the region.

The convent was dedicated on 8 August 1915 as the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Archbishop Duhig, and the opening ceremony raised £110 for furnishings. The Sisters of Mercy, a teaching order founded in Ireland in 1831 by Catherine McAuley, ran a girls' secondary school here from 1957 until 1992; Guardian Angels primary school still operates.

The property is now privately owned and operates as accommodation, so visits are limited to viewing the exterior and grounds from the street. Plan a walk along Bay Terrace to appreciate the building's architecture and explore the surrounding area at your own pace.

The convent was sold in 2011 for A$1.6 million to Ivan Simon, who spent three years and about A$1 million renovating it before Brisbane City Council approved use as a residence with bed-and-breakfast accommodation. The 1915 opening ceremony also raised £110 for furnishings.