Westlake, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Westlake Brisbane, Queensland
Spring flowering trees in Wendouree Crescent, 2014
Westlake Location in Queensland
Population	4,547 (2021 census)
• Density	2,070/km2 (5,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4074
Area	2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18.9 km (12 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane
State electorate(s)	Mount Ommaney
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Westlake: Pinjarra Hills Pinjarra Hills Pinjarra Hills Pinjarra Hills Westlake Mount Ommaney Bellbowrie Riverhills Middle Park

Westlake is a suburb located in the southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Brisbane. In 2021, about 4,547 people lived there.

Where is Westlake Located?

Westlake is next to other suburbs like Riverhills, Middle Park, and Mount Ommaney.

A Look at Westlake's History

Westlake was created as part of a big building project. This project was called the Hooker Centenary Project. It started in 1959. Westlake and nearby suburbs like Jindalee are known as the Centenary Suburbs.

Westlake got its official name on January 8, 1973. Its borders were set on August 11, 1975. The suburb is named after a lake built during the project.

Some of the land that became the Centenary Suburbs was once part of the Wolston Estate. This estate had 54 farms. It was put up for sale in 1901.

Over time, the local government areas changed. In 1879, the Yeerongpilly Division was formed. Later, parts of it became the Sherwood Division. In 1925, the Shire of Sherwood joined the City of Brisbane.

Westlake has many properties along the river. In the early 1990s, the area grew to include Westlake Waters. This new part has "natural lakes."

As more homes were built, people started to care more about nature. In the 1990s, groups formed to protect the riverfront bushland. They wanted to keep the natural areas safe. Some of these groups were Save Our Riverfront Bushland (1991) and Westlake-Riverhills Bushcare Group (1993).

Who Lives in Westlake?

In 2011, Westlake had 4,380 people. About half were female and half were male. The average age was 41 years old.

Most people (62.8%) living in Westlake were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include England (5.6%), New Zealand (3.5%), South Africa (2.8%), Vietnam (2.4%), and Sri Lanka (1.6%).

Most people (75.4%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Vietnamese (3.9%), Cantonese (3.3%), Mandarin (2.6%), Tamil (1.8%), and Hindi (1.2%).

In 2016, Westlake had 4,368 people. By 2021, the population grew to 4,547 people.

Schools Near Westlake

There are no schools directly in Westlake. Students go to schools in nearby suburbs.

The closest primary schools are:

• Middle Park State School in Middle Park
• Jamboree Heights State School in Jamboree Heights

The closest high school is Centenary State High School in Jindalee.