West End
QLD 4101 • Greater Brisbane
About West End
West End is Brisbane's most bohemian inner-city suburb, just 2 kilometres south of the CBD. The suburb features multicultural character, artisan businesses, and the bustling Boundary Street precinct.
Progressive character and diversity define West End—multicultural dining, weekend markets, and creative energy attract young professionals and progressives. The suburb is Brisbane's cultural heart.
West End falls under postcode 4101 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Brisbane electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4101
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 153.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.95 km²
Elevation
19m
Supermarkets Nearby
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Harris Farm MarketsWest Village-111 Boundary St, West End - Brisbane QLD 4101
Schools
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17 Graham Street
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82 Stephens Road
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150 Vulture Street
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405 Montague Road
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24 Vulture Street
Housing 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
9,474
Census 2021
14,730
▲ 55.5% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$47,008
Income 2021
$59,228
▲ 26.0% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,326
Born Overseas
5,654
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 636
- 2. China 536
- 3. New Zealand 438
- 4. India 375
- 5. Vietnam 284
- 6. United States 178
- 7. Brazil 166
- 8. Greece 162
- 9. South Korea 158
- 10. South Africa 144
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
4,424
Australian
3,217
Irish
1,863
Scottish
1,500
Chinese
1,413
German
778
Greek
610
Italian
604
Indian
538
Vietnamese
409
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,224
Both parents born in Australia
6,727
Both parents born overseas
1,975
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
54.7%
Christianity
29.2%
Buddhism
3.1%
Hinduism
2.2%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
512 (3.5%)
5-14 years
1,318 (8.9%)
15-19 years
739 (5.0%)
20-24 years
1,380 (9.4%)
25-34 years
3,711 (25.2%)
35-44 years
2,426 (16.5%)
45-54 years
1,932 (13.1%)
55-64 years
1,369 (9.3%)
65-74 years
863 (5.9%)
75-84 years
357 (2.4%)
85+ years
116 (0.8%)