Suburb report · QLD 4101
West End
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Population
17,284
West End suburb profile
Who lives in West End
West End sits 2km from the Brisbane CBD, inside the inner ring of the capital. West End is one of the most populous suburbs in Queensland, with 17,284 residents, more than 96% of the state's suburbs. Among the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, it ranks 18 by population. The median age of 35 is a little younger than the 39 of the median Queensland suburb. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 187 of 317 have an older median age.
Income and home ownership
Median household income is $114,000, higher than 68% of Queensland suburbs. On household income it ranks 159 of 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD. Only 40.5% of households own their home, lower than 93% of Queensland suburbs, while 59.5% rent. On ownership it ranks 291 of 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD.
Household mix
The 2021 Census counted 6,450 occupied private dwellings in West End, one of the larger housing stocks in Queensland. People living alone are the largest household type at 33.8%, ahead of families with children at 28.3% and couples at 28%. Of the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 293 have a higher share of families with children and 23 a lower one. Few Queensland suburbs have more group households: 9.8% of households, ahead of 95% of the state. The 28% share of couples without children is typical for Queensland.
Housing supply
Approvals have fallen sharply: 135 new dwellings were approved across the West End statistical area in the year to June 2025, against its 2020 to 2024 average of 268 a year. Supply figures here are for the West End statistical area, home to 17,928 residents in 2025, which closely matches West End. At 7.5 per 1,000 residents of that area, approvals run above the 3.2 of the median Queensland area. The busiest year for approvals since 2020 was 2023, with 529, and the quietest was 2025, with 135.
Population trend
The population of the West End statistical area surged 22% from 2020 to 2025, against 9.7% for Queensland as a whole. Over those 5 years a typical Queensland statistical area added 6.3%, putting this area 15.7 points ahead. That rate is faster than 93% of Queensland statistical areas. The fastest single year was to 2023, at 5.3%, and the slowest to 2025, at 2.9%.
Against its neighbours
Of the nearby suburbs listed below, Brisbane City differs most on the median household income: $82,300 there against $114,000 in West End. Woolloongabba is the closest match on the share of people living alone, at 32.3% against 33.8%. At 1km, South Brisbane counts 17,177 residents against 17,284 in West End.
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.