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Westlake

QLD 4074 • Greater Brisbane

4,547
Population (2021)
$52,364
Median Income
1.96 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyRiversideQuietEstablishedNature

About Westlake

Westlake is a quiet residential suburb in Brisbane's south-western corridor, located approximately 14 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD within the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,550 (2021 Census), it is a small, well-established suburb bordered by the Brisbane River and bushland. The suburb has a strong family demographic with a median age in the upper 30s.

Westlake offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with access to riverside parklands, walking and cycling paths along the Brisbane River, and proximity to the Centenary Motorway for easy commuting. Residents enjoy nearby shopping at Mount Ommaney Centre and Jindalee, along with quality local schools. The suburb appeals to families and professionals seeking a quiet, green pocket close to the city with river views and natural surrounds.

Westlake falls under postcode 4074 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Ommaney electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4074
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer West
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Oxley
State Electorate
Mount Ommaney
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.55°, 152.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.96 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Darra Station
3.5 km
8 min by bus
Oxley Station
4 km
10 min by bus

Bus Services

  • 450 — Brisbane CBD (Queen St) 35-45 min
  • 453 — Mount Ommaney Centre / Inala 10-15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
25-35 min (from Darra)
By Bus
35-45 min
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-22 min

🛣️ Centenary Motorway provides direct access to CBD; can be congested during peak hours

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local shops within walking distance; most residents drive to nearby Mount Ommaney Centre for shopping.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,247
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
43 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,368
Census 2021
4,547
▲ 4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,600
Income 2021
$52,364
▲ 25.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,862
Born Overseas 1,628

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 192
  • 2. New Zealand 141
  • 3. China 136
  • 4. Vietnam 125
  • 5. South Africa 108
  • 6. India 88
  • 7. Sri Lanka 66
  • 8. Iran 61
  • 9. Fiji 52
  • 10. Malaysia 51

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,606
Australian 1,205
Irish 468
Scottish 456
Chinese 436
German 255
Indian 201
Vietnamese 189
Italian 120
Australian Aboriginal 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,808
Both parents born in Australia
2,089
Both parents born overseas
571
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.0%
No Religion
37.5%
Hinduism
4.5%
Buddhism
2.9%
Islam
1.6%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
231 (5.1%)
5-14 years
641 (14.1%)
15-19 years
301 (6.6%)
20-24 years
242 (5.3%)
25-34 years
371 (8.2%)
35-44 years
581 (12.8%)
45-54 years
631 (13.9%)
55-64 years
713 (15.7%)
65-74 years
574 (12.6%)
75-84 years
205 (4.5%)
85+ years
52 (1.1%)

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