Westlake

Postcode: 4074 | Distance to CBD: 17 km

Welcome to Westlake

Suburb of Westlake
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Westlake is a modern residential suburb distingushed by some very prestigious riverside and lakeside properties.

Residents have a wide choice of facilities including nearby shopping centres at Mt Ommaney and Jindalee, schools, golf courses and a regular bus service.

There are several parks in the suburb with some adjoining the river and the bushland is home to a large variety of flora and fauna.

Statistics

Westlake is about 14km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 62% of households in the area are couples with children, 28% are couples without children and 8% are single parent households. 96% of the dwellings in this area are stand-alone houses, with townhouses accounting for a further 3.5%. The houses are mainly modern brick and tile houses on reasonable sized blocks, and there are plenty of parks and recreational facilities in the area.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking
There are plenty of dining options around West Lake. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping
Amazons Central at Jindalee, Riverhills Shopping Centre at Riverhills and Park Village Shopping Centre at Middle Park are just some of the shopping options in this area.
Education
If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
Leisure
Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

More Westlake information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

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Westlake tales

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Westlake photos

Real Estate values for Westlake
Median house price
$571,000 ˜
Price change over quarter
-6.40%
3-bedroom house rental price
$360/week
2-bedroom unit rental price
no data available
Median house price for December 2009 supplied by The Real Estate Institute of Qld
Rental price for December 2009 supplied by Residential Tenancies Authority

˜ Medians affected by varying quality of stock sold

 
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