63 Martinez Avenue, West End QLD 4810, Australia
According to the 2021 census, West End had 14,730 residents. The suburb has grown steadily from 8,061 people in 2011.
The Aboriginal name for the area is Kurilpa, which translates to “place of the water rat.” The name reflects the historic presence of water‑rats in the local riverbank ecosystems.
West End offers several parks including Boundary Street Park, Bunyapa Park, Davies Park (home of the Green Flea Market), Orleigh Park, and West End Riverside Lands Park. These spaces provide walking paths, playgrounds and river‑front views.
The suburb is well‑served by bus routes such as the 199 BUZ, 192, 198, the CityGlider along Montague Road, and the free 86 Kurilpa Bus Loop. CityCat ferries also operate from the West End ferry wharf on Orleigh Street.
Yes, West End has several heritage‑listed locations including Astrea at 19 Bank Street, the Dornoch Terrace Bridge, and the West End State School at 24 Vulture Street.
West End is renowned for its vibrant café and restaurant scene, especially along Boundary Street, as well as a variety of ethnic and organic grocery stores. The suburb also hosts numerous galleries and artist‑run spaces.
West End sits on a peninsula bordered by the Brisbane River to the west and south, adjacent to South Brisbane and Highgate Hill. Its riverside location offers breezes and easy access to waterfront amenities.
