Side by sideSuburb comparison

West End vs South Brisbane.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West End edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West End (1133) sits above South Brisbane (1124).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

West End edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1124).

Common questionsWest End vs South Brisbane

Common questions

Does West End or South Brisbane have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West End scores 1133 vs 1124 in South Brisbane. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

West End
Metric
South Brisbane

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$880/wk
Owner occupied
27.0%
Renter occupied
70.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
10
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
35,246
Population
14,292
32
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1133
Avg ICSEA
1124

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).