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West End
2 km²
A massive 69.7% of people in West End have moved here in the last five years, making it one of the most transient and dynamic areas in the region. This is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 34. It is a place of high-density living and diverse backgrounds, with a strong proportion of residents born overseas and a notable absence of religious affiliation. The area's character is shaped by its urban convenience and a professional, high-earning workforce.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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West End is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. It is an area of young adults and couples, evidenced by the fact that 19% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national average.
Birthplaces are diverse here, with 38.4% of people born overseas, far exceeding the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.
The area is linguistically diverse, with 28.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Queensland average of 13.2%.
A majority of residents (54.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the professional nature of the local workforce.
Incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical household earning $2,114 a week. Additionally, 21.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.
Residents generally experience fewer long-term health conditions (22.7%) than the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure at 10.1%.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the smaller household sizes and lower proportion of children.
First Nations residents in West End are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. They also have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 70.2%, far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A high proportion of residents (33.8%) live alone, well above the national average of 25.6%.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 75.7% of homes. Renting is far more common here than elsewhere, with 58.1% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $450.
The area is highly connected, with 10.6% of people commuting by public transport and 14% of homes having no car. Working from home is also very common at 27.1%.
The population is highly mobile, with nearly 70% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals (26.6%).
A large proportion of the community is working or looking for work (72.7%). Most residents are employed as professionals in fields such as technical services, health, and education.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in West End is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, health services, and public transport.