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West End

QLD 4101 • Greater Brisbane

14,730
Population (2021)
$59,228
Median Income
1.95 km²
Area
19m
Elevation
Inner CityMulticulturalCreative HubProgressive

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
Queensland
Postcode
4101
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Griffith
State Electorate
South Brisbane
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 153.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.95 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Harris Farm Markets
    West Village-111 Boundary St, West End - Brisbane QLD 4101

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 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
  • 11. Malaysia 142
  • 12. Hong Kong 133
  • 13. Canada 121
  • 14. Taiwan 117
  • 15. Germany 112

🧬 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%)

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