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West End suburb profile

West End is an inner-city Brisbane suburb on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, known for its eclectic, multicultural vibe and a lively café and dining scene centred on Boundary Street. Tree-lined streets feature a mix of classic timber Queenslanders and low-rise contemporary apartments, while riverside parks and a riverwalk offer green space for picnics and cycling. The area attracts young professionals, creatives and families who use independent shops, galleries, weekend markets and live-music venues, and regular bus services and river ferry connections make South Bank and the CBD easy to reach.

West End property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,267,500Past 3 months

Property growth+20.4%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in West End, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. The median unit price is $925,000, and unit values rose sharply, up 20.0% over the last 12 months. House values also rose sharply, up 20.9% over the same period, so both property types grew at a similar pace.

Over the last three months 5 houses and 66 units were sold. Units sold more quickly, with a median of 15 days on market compared with 32 days for houses.

The rental market in West End averaged $923 a week for houses and $780 a week for units over the last 12 months. House rents were up a solid 8.6% and unit rents rose sharply 11.4% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew more strongly.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$925K
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.9%20.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
566
Median days on market
Past 12 months
3215
Average rent
Past 12 months
$923$780
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.6%11.4%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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West End demographics

The area is home to 14,730 people, with a median age of 34 and a median total household income of $2,114 a week, roughly $110,000 a year.

Families are a clear feature of the local population. Couple families without children are the largest type at 49.9%, while couple families with children make up 34.4%; together they account for 84.3% of families. One-parent families represent 13.0% and other families 2.7%.

Homes in West End are more often rented than owner-occupied: 59.5% of dwellings are rented, while owner-occupied housing totals 40.5%, split between 22.1% with a mortgage and 18.4% owned outright.

Suburbs near West End

Some popular suburbs near West End include:

  • South Brisbane: Riverfront locality with cultural precincts, parkland and riverside promenades.
  • Highgate Hill: Leafy residential suburb on hill slopes with gardened streets and city views.
  • South Bank: Extensive parklands by the river with walking paths and cultural venues.
  • Brisbane City: The central business district, characterised by high-rise streets and busy transport links.
  • Milton: Inner-city suburb with terrace housing, riverside parks and known sporting facilities.

How does West End compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: West End’s median house price is 13.2% lower than Highgate Hill’s.
  • Median unit prices: West End’s median unit price is 13.1% higher than South Brisbane’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West End have grown 48.4% higher than in South Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West End have grown 2.7% higher than in South Brisbane.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Highgate Hill are selling 3.1% faster than in West End.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in West End are selling 16.7% faster than in South Brisbane.
  • Investment considerations: In West End, the rental yield for house is 29.5% higher than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 18.9% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West End have grown 58.7% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West End have grown 18.4% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

Choose the right real estate agents in West End

There are 121 real estate agents in West End, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 48.7% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in West End typically range from 2.47% to 3.01%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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