It primarily services the Brisbane suburb of Wynnum West and the predominantly industrial areas of Hemmant.

Iona College, a secondary school, is situated at its Lindum address adjacent to the railway station.

[1] In November 1996, the Fisherman Islands line to the Port of Brisbane opened to the north of the station.

[2][3] From 22 January 2024 to 22 December 2024, Lindum station was temporarily closed for an accessibility upgrade.

This upgrade includes additions of lifts, raised platforms, hearing loops and disability compliant ticket windows.