Westlake, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Westlake QLD is 4,547 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westlake is $1,007 per week ($52,364 per year). Median rent in Westlake is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Westlake has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Westlake has a population density of 2,283 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Westlake is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westlake is $2,247.

Population
4,547
Census 2021
Median income
$1,007/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$550/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Westlake vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Westlake is $1,007 a week, 35% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 168th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $230 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older 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.
MeasureWestlakeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,007/wk$747/wk +35%$766/wk
Household income$2,691/wk$1,593/wk +69%$1,637/wk
Rent$550/wk$320/wk +72%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,247/mo$1,625/mo +38%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.4%20.4% +0.0 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 Westlake, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Westlake Population

4,547 residents at the 2021 Census.

Westlake Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,007/wk
$52,364 per year
Ranked 1,191 of 14,663
Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
Ranked 360 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,247/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Westlake Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,691/wk
Median rent $550/wk
Rent to income 20.4%

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

Median rent in Westlake against your income

About $11,661 a month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $2,141/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Westlake Schools

8
schools nearby
6
government
1101
avg ICSEA score
4,683
total students
Good News Lutheran School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students
1181
ICSEA
Brisbane Independent School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students
1135
ICSEA
Pullenvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 389 students
1128
ICSEA
Jamboree Heights State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 893 students
1103
ICSEA
Jindalee State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 522 students
1082
ICSEA
Middle Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 578 students
1070
ICSEA
Mount Ommaney Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 156 students
1056
ICSEA
Centenary State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,719 students
1049
ICSEA

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

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Westlake Map

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Westlake, Queensland: 27.5499°S, 152.9144°E

Westlake Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Westlake

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (2,225) Female 51.1% (2,321)

Population Density

2,283
people per km²
4,547 people · 2.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,839
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
4.2%
New Zealand
3.1%
China
3.0%
Vietnam
2.7%
South Africa
2.4%
India
1.9%
Sri Lanka
1.5%
Iran
1.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
4.2%
Vietnamese
4.2%
Cantonese
2.7%
Tamil
1.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.6%
Hindi
1.0%
Gujarati
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
26.5%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
10.0%
Chinese
9.6%
German
5.6%
Indian
4.4%
Vietnamese
4.2%
Italian
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%

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
37.0%
Catholic
19.6%
Anglican
10.7%
Hinduism
4.5%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Baptist
3.2%
Not stated
3.1%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.3% 2,288
Separated
1.8% 65
Divorced
6.2% 228
Widowed
3.1% 113
Never married
26.6% 977

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.9%
Couple: no children under 15
24.9%
Couple: no children
24.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.6%
2 persons
35.0%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
22.9%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Westlake

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,503 occupied private dwellings in Westlake at the 2021 Census, 11.0% were rented, 43.5% owned outright and 44.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
43.5% 654 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.3% 666 dwellings
Rented
11.0% 165 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.2% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1.0%
3 bedrooms
17.9%
4 bedrooms
58.6%
5 bedrooms
19.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
0.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
22.0%
2 vehicles
50.5%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Westlake

Employment

Employed full-time
40.7% 1,397 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 735 people
Unemployed
3.0% 103 people
Not in labour force
34.9% 1,200 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
42.0%
Managers
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
8.4%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
1.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bus
2.7%
Train
2.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
Walked only
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.4%

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

Bachelor Degree
41.9%
Postgraduate Degree
18.0%
Certificate III/IV
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.6%
Engineering
16.3%
Health
12.9%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Education
9.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.6%
Information Technology
4.5%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.3%
Secondary: Government
23.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.2%
Secondary: Catholic
6.8%
Vocational Education
6.1%
Primary: Catholic
6.0%

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
94.2%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
1.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
298
Asthma
167
Heart disease
125
Arthritis
122
Diabetes
120
Cancer
76
Lung condition
43
Stroke
28
Kidney disease
20

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 539
Did not provide
85.1% 3,068

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.1% 690
Not a volunteer
80.9% 2,926

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 11
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
2.7% 99
Never served
96.7% 3,491

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
37.7%
3 children
16.3%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
79
1971: 1980
165
1981: 1990
374
1991: 2000
327
2001: 2010
350
2011: 2015
145
2016
21
2017
40
2018
20
2019
38
2020
13
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,009
Moved from QLD
342
Moved: same area (SA2)
48
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from WA
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
34.4%
15: 29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.3%
Step family: no other children
8.0%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Wongawallan
Income: $879/wk Rent: $420/wk $130/wk less rent
Middle Ridge
Income: $907/wk Rent: $420/wk $130/wk less rent

Suburbs near Westlake

The closest suburb to Westlake is Middle Park (Qld), 1.0 km away.

Middle Park (Qld)
1.0 km away · income $864/wk · rent $450/wk
Riverhills
1.5 km away · income $974/wk · rent $410/wk
Mount Ommaney
1.8 km away · income $853/wk · rent $540/wk
Jamboree Heights
2.1 km away · income $875/wk · rent $420/wk
Jindalee (Qld)
2.9 km away · income $958/wk · rent $470/wk
Bellbowrie
3.2 km away · income $883/wk · rent $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westlake

What is the population of Westlake QLD?

The population of Westlake QLD is 4,547 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,283 people per km². Westlake is ranked #1,705 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Westlake?

The median personal income in Westlake QLD is $1,007 per week, or $52,364 per year. The median household income is $2,691 per week. Family income is $2,839 per week. Westlake is ranked #1,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Westlake?

Median rent in Westlake QLD is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Westlake ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Westlake?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westlake QLD is $2,247. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westlake?

The median age in Westlake QLD is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Westlake a good suburb to live in?

Westlake is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,547. The median income is $1,007/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 33049. All dollar figures in AUD.