West End, QLD: suburb profile

The population of West End QLD is 3,891 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West End is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in West End is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). West End has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. West End has a population density of 1,260 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West End is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West End is $1,430.

There were 5,917 recorded offences in West End in 2025-26, a rate of 1521 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,514 offences).

Population
3,891
Census 2021
Median income
$921/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

West End vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in West End is $921 a week, 23% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 299th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWest EndTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$921/wk$747/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$1,402/wk$1,593/wk −12%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,430/mo$1,625/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%20.4% −2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in West End, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West End Population

3,891 residents at the 2021 Census.

West End Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$921/wk
$47,892 per year
Ranked 1,894 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

West End Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,402/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in West End against your income

About $6,075 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,152/wk
Rent share 17.8%

West End Schools

19
schools nearby
11
government
955
avg ICSEA score
8,960
total students
Townsville Grammar School Independent
Secondary · Prep-12 · 1,288 students
1116
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 355 students
1100
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1078
ICSEA
Belgian Gardens State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 595 students
1055
ICSEA
Marian Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1042
ICSEA
Hermit Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students
1028
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Townsville Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 663 students
1024
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 707 students
1014
ICSEA
Pimlico State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,465 students
987
ICSEA
Townsville Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 144 students
930
ICSEA
Townsville State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 841 students
924
ICSEA
Railway Estate State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 179 students
916
ICSEA
Currajong State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 430 students
904
ICSEA
Townsville Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 442 students
871
ICSEA
Townsville West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 111 students
866
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near West End, with a map

West End Map

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West End, Queensland: 19.2636°S, 146.7949°E

West End Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in West End

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (1,963) Female 49.6% (1,929)

Population Density

1,260
people per km²
3,891 people · 3.1 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,081
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
2.5%
India
0.9%
Philippines
0.8%
United States of America
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
South Africa
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
German
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.8%
Australian
33.1%
Irish
12.9%
Scottish
11.5%
German
6.1%
Australian Aboriginal
5.9%
Italian
5.7%
Chinese
2.0%
Greek
1.3%
Indian
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.0%
Catholic
21.8%
Not stated
10.2%
Anglican
10.0%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Pentecostal
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
31.2% 1,038
Separated
3.6% 120
Divorced
13.1% 435
Widowed
4.0% 133
Never married
48.2% 1,604

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
35.0%
Couple: children under 15
33.9%
One parent: children under 15
12.1%
Couple: no children under 15
11.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
44.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
11.0%
4 persons
7.6%
5 persons
2.9%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in West End

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,812 occupied private dwellings in West End at the 2021 Census, 50.4% were rented, 18.8% owned outright and 27.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
18.8% 341 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.2% 493 dwellings
Rented
50.4% 913 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
53.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
24.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
22.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
46.1%
3 bedrooms
32.3%
4 bedrooms
10.7%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
9.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.6%
1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3 vehicles
7.5%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in West End

Employment

Employed full-time
44.8% 1,301 people
Employed part-time
20.4% 591 people
Unemployed
3.8% 109 people
Not in labour force
31.1% 903 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
33.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Managers
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Labourers
5.8%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
9.3%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Walked only
3.1%
Bicycle
2.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Bus
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Truck
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%
Postgraduate Degree
11.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.4%
Society & Culture
16.2%
Engineering
16.2%
Health
15.5%
Education
8.5%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.3%
Vocational Education
15.4%
Primary: Catholic
13.9%
Secondary: Government
13.0%
Pre-school
11.2%
Secondary: Catholic
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.1%
Has need for assistance
5.7%
Need for assistance not stated
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
451
Arthritis
139
Asthma
139
Lung condition
108
Heart disease
99
Diabetes
91
Cancer
53
Stroke
47
Kidney disease
43
Dementia
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 340
Did not provide
88.8% 2,689

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 496
Not a volunteer
83.7% 2,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.3% 69
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 7
Previously served
6.2% 189
Never served
91.3% 2,786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.2%
1 child
14.1%
2 children
23.1%
3 children
14.1%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
67
1971: 1980
59
1981: 1990
69
1991: 2000
64
2001: 2010
134
2011: 2015
83
2016
13
2017
19
2018
21
2019
22
2020
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
49.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,777
Moved from QLD
574
Moved: same area (SA2)
81
Moved from VIC
25
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from NSW
19
Moved from ACT
11
Moved from SA
9
Moved from NT
9
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
31.8%
15: 29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.6%
Step family: no other children
13.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

West End Crime Statistics

5,917 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2,514
Break & Enter
845
Drug Offences
764
Assault
686
Fraud
356
Property Damage
203
Domestic Violence
182
Sexual Offences
118
Weapons
96
Robbery
78
Traffic
72
Homicide
3

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Suburbs near West End

The closest suburb to West End is Hyde Park (Qld), 1.8 km away.

Hyde Park (Qld)
1.8 km away · income $848/wk · rent $253/wk
Belgian Gardens
1.8 km away · income $964/wk · rent $283/wk
Pimlico (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $738/wk · rent $240/wk
Currajong
2.1 km away · income $809/wk · rent $270/wk
North Ward
2.3 km away · income $997/wk · rent $285/wk
Hermit Park
2.5 km away · income $862/wk · rent $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West End

What is the population of West End QLD?

The population of West End QLD is 3,891 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,260 people per km². West End is ranked #1,960 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West End?

The median personal income in West End QLD is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year. The median household income is $1,402 per week. Family income is $2,081 per week. West End is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West End?

Median rent in West End QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. West End ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West End?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West End QLD is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West End?

The median age in West End QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West End a good suburb to live in?

West End is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,891. The median income is $921/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33034. All dollar figures in AUD.