Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
West End
2 km²
A highly educated and affluent hub, West End is one of the most advantaged areas of its kind in the region. The community is noticeably young, with a typical resident aged 33, and has seen its population grow by 85% since 2011. It is a diverse, urban neighbourhood where over half the residents have no religion and many arrived from overseas. This professional character is reflected in the high number of university degrees and a strong preference for apartment living.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is much younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up only 12.4% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here, at 19.0%, which is well above the Australian average of 11.5%.
International ties are strong, as 38.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese.
Language diversity is high, with 28.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A majority of residents (54.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen significantly since 2011, increasing by 19 percentage points.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents finished Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Earnings are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,710, which is well above the national figure. Weekly personal income for the typical resident is $1,128, significantly higher than the national average.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.9% needing help with daily activities, among the lowest for similar areas. However, 10.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care or housework compared to the national average.
First Nations residents in West End are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 29. Year 12 completion for this group is 68.2%, far above the national figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (33.9%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 75.8% of homes. Renting is very common at 58.3%, far above the national average, and the typical weekly rent of $450 is higher than the national figure.
The area is very connected, with 10.7% of people using public transport to commute, well above the national average. Working from home is also much more common here, at 26.9%.
The population is highly mobile, with 69.6% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 27.1% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work (72.5%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is largely professional, with a high proportion of people in technical and health roles.
West End is an economic powerhouse with 2,109 businesses and a very high overall advantage score of 1,098. It has seen rapid growth, with the population increasing by 17.3% since 2021.
The area receives 1,144mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Typical maximum temperatures are 27.3°C, slightly lower than the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. The walkability score of 9.6 is far above the state average.