Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Westlake
2 km²
High levels of wealth and education set Westlake apart as one of the most advantaged areas in the region. It is a professional community where the typical resident is 43, noticeably older than the national figure. The neighbourhood is distinct for its large, detached family homes and a population that is far more likely to be born overseas than the state average. This combination of high incomes and global backgrounds creates a settled, affluent suburb with a strong lean towards academic and professional achievement.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 18.5% of people aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure at 6.5%.
Born overseas, 36.1% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 25.6% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Nearly half of the community identify as Christian, while 37.3% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 20 points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other areas.
The community is highly qualified, with 42.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the workforce, where professionals make up 34.4% of occupations.
Westlake is among the highest earning areas at this level, with 42.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,858 is well above the national figure of $2,120.
The area reports better health than most, with mental health conditions affecting only 6.5% of people, well below the state average. Only 4.0% of residents need help with daily activities.
Residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than people in most other areas. Around 31.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than average and have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, far below the national figure of 12.3%.
Family sizes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 66.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 10.5% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.
The housing stock is dominated by large detached houses, with 98.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 10.9%, and 43.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is more common than in most areas, with 23.3% of the workforce operating from home.
The population is relatively stable, with only 32.2% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the Queensland average of 44.8%.
A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Health care, education, and professional services are the main industries for local workers.
Westlake ranks among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.
The area experiences far more rainfall than the state average, with 1,046mm annually, and has typical minimum temperatures slightly lower than the Queensland average.
While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise less walkable than most, with very few residents within walking distance of health services or groceries.