Westlake, QLD 4074
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4074
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Median house price
$1,245,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Westlake itself.
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Westlake at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Population
- 4,547
- Median age 43
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Westlake
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Westlake, houses changed hands at $1,245,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Westlake itself. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $249,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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What to know about Westlake
Westlake (4074) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,245,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Westlake has roughly 4,547 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Westlake scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 903 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Westlake
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 36/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Westlake's population at 4,547, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 88%
- Lone person
- 11%
- Owner occupied
- 88%
- Renter occupied
- 11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 903 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Westlake
- What is the median house price in Westlake?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Westlake, QLD 4074 is $1,245,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Westlake itself. The median unit price is $316,800.
- How much is my house worth in Westlake?
- A useful starting point is the Westlake median house price of $1,245,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Westlake postcode?
- Westlake is in the 4074 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Westlake?
- Westlake is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4074. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What schools are in Westlake?
- There are 20 schools serving Westlake on this page, including Middle Park State School, Good News Lutheran School, Jamboree Heights State School.
- How walkable is Westlake?
- Westlake has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Westlake?
- Westlake is close to Middle Park, Riverhills, Mount Ommaney, Pinjarra Hills, Jamboree Heights.
- What is the population of Westlake?
- The population of Westlake is approximately 4,547 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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