Region (SA4) · Area profile

Brisbane - West

270 km²

Brisbane - West is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas, well-off households and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Brisbane - West, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population189,213▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +8.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over15.8%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship9.7%▲ +22.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)25.5%

Older adults (45–64)24.6%

Children (0–14)19.2%

Seniors (65+)15.8%

Youth (15–24)14.9%

Marital status

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (7%).

Married51%
Never married35%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia67.3%

England4.8%

New Zealand2.6%

China2.4%

South Africa2.2%

India2.0%

Vietnam0.8%

Philippines0.6%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (12%).

English37.8%

Australian31.0%

Irish13.7%

Scottish12.2%

Chinese6.4%

German6.0%

Indian3.0%

Italian2.8%

Dutch1.8%

Vietnamese1.3%

Language

People using another language at home18.4%

Language used at home

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (4%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only78.8%

Mandarin3.4%

Cantonese1.1%

Vietnamese1.0%

Hindi0.7%

Arabic0.4%

Italian0.4%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.7%

Religious affiliation

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (46%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity47%
No religion46%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1279.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.1%

Highest year of school

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Year 12 at 83%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1279.4%

Year 1010.0%

Year 113.7%

Year 9 or below3.1%

Highest qualification level

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Certificate III / IV (16%).

Bachelor degree37.7%

Postgraduate degree18.1%

Certificate III / IV14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.7%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce21.5%

Society & culture14.0%

Engineering & related12.8%

Health12.1%

Education8.6%

Natural & physical sciences5.9%

Creative arts4.7%

Information technology4.3%

Architecture & building4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$969▲ +35.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,316▲ +28.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,790▲ +28.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week35.7%

Household income distribution

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99928.2%

$4,000 or more22.4%

$650–$1,49919.4%

$3,000–$3,99913.2%

Under $65010.8%

Personal income distribution

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65036.7%

$650–$1,49926.6%

$1,500–$2,99923.5%

$3,000 or more9.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.3%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.6%

One condition19.0%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health9.1%

Other condition8.9%

Asthma7.9%

Arthritis6.6%

Heart disease3.6%

Diabetes3.2%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.2%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.5%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid30.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.7%People living alone19.7%▲ +3.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 1 person (20%).

2 people33.0%

4 people20.0%

1 person19.7%

3 people17.7%

5 people7.2%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +13.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.2%Homes owned outright32.3%Separate (detached) houses76.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.7%▼ -0.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (27%).

Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright33%
Rented27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Flat or apartment (17%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Separate house77%
Flat or apartment17%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

4 bedrooms35.5%

3 bedrooms32.4%

2 bedrooms14.8%

5 or more13.8%

1 bedroom2.7%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (18%) and $550–$749 (15%).

$350–$54952.4%

$200–$34917.5%

$550–$74914.8%

Under $2007.6%

$750 or more5.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

$1,800–$2,99937.1%

$3,000 or more24.7%

$1,000–$1,79921.1%

Under $1,00012.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.4%▼ -25.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles41.5%

1 vehicle35.0%

3 vehicles12.2%

4 or more5.9%

No vehicle5.4%

How people get to work

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Train (4%).

Car (driver)44.6%

Worked at home26.9%

Train3.0%

Car (passenger)2.9%

Bus2.5%

Walked2.0%

Bicycle1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.6%Recent arrivals from overseas15.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation66.7%Employed full-time58.5%

Industries people work in

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (14%).

Health care & social assistance15.0%

Professional & technical13.4%

Education & training13.3%

Public administration & safety8.5%

Retail trade7.6%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Construction5.9%

Finance & insurance4.1%

Manufacturing3.8%

Other services3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Brisbane - West, the largest group is Professionals at 37%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals36.7%

Managers15.6%

Clerical & administrative12.4%

Community & personal service10.4%

Technicians & trades8.4%

Sales workers7.4%

Labourers5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Areas within Brisbane - West

Centenary Kenmore - Brookfield - Moggill Sherwood - Indooroopilly The Gap - Enoggera

Nearby areas

Brisbane Inner City Brisbane - South Moreton Bay - South Brisbane - North Ipswich Brisbane - East Logan - Beaudesert Gold Coast

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