Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Westlake has an estimated 4,526 residents, down 0.5% since the 2021 Census, with 24 projects tracked in the area around Westlake.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 14 kilometres southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Westlake presents an established, affluent residential community defined primarily by detached housing and family households, particularly couples with children and a high proportion of middle-aged residents. As of Aug 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Westlake is estimated at around 4,526 based on annual aggregated SA2-level figures and quarterly national address updates, representing minimal change from the 4,547 people recorded at the 2021 Census. While population growth exhibits limited expansion patterns, the neighbourhood displays exceptional socio-economic strength, underpinned by an above-average median household income, a strong educational qualifications base, and a notable proportion 15 to 24yo residents.
The local property landscape is characterised by severely limited dwelling supply, which reinforces stability across the existing market.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 14 kilometres southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Westlake presents an established, affluent residential community defined primarily by detached housing and family households, particularly couples with children and a high proportion of middle-aged residents. As of Aug 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Westlake is estimated at around 4,526 based on annual aggregated SA2-level figures and quarterly national address updates, representing minimal change from the 4,547 people recorded at the 2021 Census. While population growth exhibits limited expansion patterns, the neighbourhood displays exceptional socio-economic strength, underpinned by an above-average median household income, a strong educational qualifications base, and a notable proportion 15 to 24yo residents.
The local property landscape is characterised by severely limited dwelling supply, which reinforces stability across the existing market.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,808 in 2006 and 4,517 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,526 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 14.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.1%.
Westlake ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 94th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Westlake is $810 a week, down 1.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 29% above Greater Brisbane.
29% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $535 in 2017, $720 in 2023. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $810 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | -1.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Centenary | $736 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Centenary, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane - West | $677 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Brisbane - West, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 24 projects in and around Westlake, 3 of them under construction.
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
A $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
Aura Holdings to develop retirement living project at McLeod Country Golf Club with 126 apartments across four buildings over two stages. Designed to integrate with community, minimizing disruption to club operations.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services.
Acquisition of a 2.1-hectare neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles, with longer-term mixed-use development potential of up to four storeys and future uplift via retail repositioning. The current centre comprises 6,411sqm of gross lettable area with 38 specialty tenancies and 301 parking spaces.
Internal amalgamation of existing retail tenancies and extension to accommodate new 1,418sqm Rebel Sport store. Involves removal of part of existing food court and repurposing of 9 tenancies with new loading dock and facade amendments.
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces.
Boutique retirement community with 60 independent living units (studios to two bedrooms) in Mount Ommaney. Features pool, spa, gym, community bus, BBQ areas, and connects to Jindalee Aged Care Residence via covered walkway. Located near Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre and Jindalee Golf Course.
Exclusive riverside estate featuring premium residential properties with Brisbane River frontage. Part of heritage-listed Sinnamon Farm precinct with luxury homes and parkland access.
Transport and Main Roads planning study investigating improvements to the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. Following community consultation rejecting complete roundabout signalisation, investigations focus on targeted safety, active transport, and corridor flow improvements.
Development approval for multiple dwellings and townhouse residential development located along Merlin Terrace in Kenmore. The project delivers residential townhome/apartment housing with associated access infrastructure, private open space, and landscaping across the consolidated site.
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Estimated completion year of the 7 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 4, 2027 2. 7 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 4 substantial development applications lodged in and around Westlake over the period covered (about 2.5 years), 1 in the last 12 months; 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 4 tracked applications: 2 approved, 1 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.5 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 1 | ABS building approvals | 7th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.5 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.5 years) |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Westlake area has seen 3 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Westlake's current population of 4,526 has been supported by 1 approval on average over recent years.
The suburb of Westlake has seen 0.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 3015 people in the suburb of Westlake, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Westlake's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 1, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Westlake has seen 7 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Westlake include: Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning (Planning); Wacol Logistics Hub (Completed); Centenary Motorway Bypass (Planning); Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (I2S) (Planning); and Building Future Hospitals Program (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Westlake spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
The suburb of Westlake ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Westlake has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,526 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | -0.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,305 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,547 | 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.96 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Westlake was estimated to be approximately 4,526 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,517 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Westlake has lost approximately 21 people and shown a 0.46% decrease from the 4,547 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Westlake is estimated at 2,309 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Westlake has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Westlake is driven by: Overseas migration (56.99999999999999%), Natural increase (43.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains.
Westlake hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 20.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Westlake at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Westlake is 7 years older than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Westlake compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 12.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Westlake compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Westlake show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (12.7% vs 8.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (8.1% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (6.4% vs 15.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.6% vs 5.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.2% of the population in the suburb of Westlake as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.5% of the population in the suburb of Westlake as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 6% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $71,142 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 86th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $87,893 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,691 | 2021 Census, weekly | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,007 | 2021 Census, weekly | 79th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 44.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,839 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 10.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Westlake is approximately $76,200. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $71,142.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Westlake is approximately $94,142. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $87,893.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Westlake is approximately $76,200 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,142 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Westlake is approximately $94,142 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $87,893 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Westlake's households (~30.1% / 452 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Westlake is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.1% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Westlake is $2,691/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Westlake is $2,839/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Westlake is $1,007/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Westlake had a median income among taxpayers of $71,142 with the average level standing at $87,893. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $61,668 and $77,113 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $76,200 (median) and $94,142 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Westlake is $10,386 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Westlake's disposable income is $10,386 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
While Westlake retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 64.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,331 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,479 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,416 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Westlake has approximately 2,331 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement, though the very low unemployment rate of 3.6% indicates the ranking primarily reflects recent job losses rather than underlying labor market weakness.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Westlake stands at 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Westlake is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.6% of employment), education & training (12.4%), and professional & technical (12.2%). Other significant employers include retail trade and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Westlake has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Westlake is 64.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Westlake shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 12.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Westlake's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. However, the low unemployment rate of 3.6% suggests the ranking is driven by recent job losses rather than structural weakness. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Westlake demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 44.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 14.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 29.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
44.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Westlake have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
29.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Westlake have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Westlake ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Westlake are: Bachelor Degree (28.6%), Certificate (14.4%), Postgraduate (12.3%).
29.7% of the population in the suburb of Westlake is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.8% in primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, 6.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
Westlake features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 31.7% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,503 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,496 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 87.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Westlake had 1,503 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 1,496 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Westlake is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 87.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (10.5%), group households (1.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,320 family households, couples with children account for 46.8% of all households, couples without children at home 31.7%, and single parent families 8.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Westlake shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 87.8% (versus 71.7% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 10.5% compared to 23.6% in Greater Brisbane. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Westlake have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 62.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 26.6% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 10.5% of all households in the suburb of Westlake, notably lower than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.5% of households, below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Westlake was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 36.3% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 25.8% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 74.2% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 63.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
Westlake was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 25.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas.
The main religion in Westlake was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.0% of people in Westlake. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Westlake are English, comprising 25.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 3.0% of Westlake (vs 0.8% across Greater Brisbane), Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
36.3% of the suburb of Westlake population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
25.8% of the population in the suburb of Westlake speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
1.1% of the suburb of Westlake population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
90.5% of the suburb of Westlake population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Westlake is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 44.0% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.9% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,247 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 81st percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.8% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $550 | 2021 Census, weekly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Westlake, 44.0% of homes are owned outright, 44.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 11.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.9% of dwellings in the suburb of Westlake are houses.
In the suburb of Westlake, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Westlake stands at 44.0%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Westlake is $2,247, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Westlake is $1,275, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Westlake, households with mortgages typically spend 19.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Westlake is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Westlake shows mortgage holders spending 19.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 20.4% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Westlake consists of 96.9% detached houses, 3.1% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Westlake consumes approximately 10.9% of median household income ($11,652 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Westlake's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 79th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.0% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
Around 60.3% of people in the suburb of Westlake are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Westlake, 4.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
7.4% of people in the suburb of Westlake are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.0% of the suburb of Westlake population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.7% of people in the suburb of Westlake have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Westlake, 60.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 750 m away and the nearest child care centre 1.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 26 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 26th percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 750 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest school | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 6.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Westlake is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Westlake has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 9% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Westlake is $810 a week, -1.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Westlake has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Westlake hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 6% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
While Westlake retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking.
Westlake demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Westlake features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
Westlake was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Westlake is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Westlake's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport in Westlake: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Westlake has an estimated 4,526 residents, down 0.5% since the 2021 Census, with 24 projects tracked in the area around Westlake.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Westlake.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL33049). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Westlake from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Westlake with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 26.2% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
