31 Drake Street, West End QLD 4101, Australia
West End had a population of 14,730 people according to the 2021 census. The suburb is a vibrant, multicultural community.
The area is serviced by frequent bus routes, including the 199 BUZ to the city and the CityGlider along Montague Road. The West End ferry wharf, about 0.4 km away, provides CityCat river services.
Nearby heritage sites include the Thomas Dixon Centre (right at the property), Wanda Walha (0.2 km), Nassagaweya (0.2 km), and the historic West End Gasworks (0.6 km).
Several parks are nearby, such as Davies Park (approximately 0.9 km), West End Community Park (0.9 km) and the Riverside Lands Parks along the river, all offering green space and river views.
The Green Flea Markets, a popular Saturday farmer’s market, are located about 0.9 km away in Davies Park, offering local produce and crafts.
The Thomas Dixon Centre, a performing‑arts venue, is located on the same site, and the nearby West End ferry wharf area frequently hosts community events and festivals.
West End, originally known by the Aboriginal name Kurilpa meaning “place of the water rat,” has a rich history of farming, industrial development, and tram services dating back to the 1880s, and it retains many heritage‑listed buildings.
